Enrollment
1,100
Oklahoma · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Broken Arrow, OK
Union 8th Grade Ctr
Federal NCES profile for Union 8th Grade Ctr, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 403060001525
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 7
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Union 8th Grade Ctr earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of Oklahoma schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Oklahoma.
- #6 of 6
- middle schools in Broken Arrow · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18:1
- large classes for Oklahoma
- 1,100
- students enrolled
Union 8th Grade Ctr has class sizes larger than 76% of Oklahoma schools. Computed live against every Oklahoma school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Union 8th Grade Ctr ranks #6 of 6 middle schools in Broken Arrow, OK.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
61.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18:1
vs 16.1:1 Oklahoma avg
+12% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Union 8th Grade Ctr compares with Oklahoma and U.S. medians
What stands out at Union 8th Grade Ctr
Union 8th Grade Ctr is a large middle school in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma, enrolling 1,100 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 18:1 puts it in the larger third of Oklahoma schools by student-teacher ratio.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Oklahoma, bigger than 97% of state schools at 1,100 students.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 98% of the 1,778 Oklahoma schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (42%) and White (23%) (diversity index 73/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 553 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 37.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Broken Arrow's middle schools, it stands alongside Centennial Ms (1,060 students): Union 8th Grade Ctr is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (18:1 vs 18.6:1).
Union also operates Union Hs (3,569 students) and Union 6th-7th Grade Ctr (2,123 students) alongside Union 8th Grade Ctr.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Union 8th Grade Ctr compares
Union 8th Grade Ctr on the metrics families compare, against Oklahoma and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Oklahoma | Oklahoma avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18:1 | ▲ 12% | 16.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 1,100 | top 3% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18:1
Leaner classes than 24% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,100
Bigger than 93% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
18:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 76% in Oklahoma - lower ratio than 24% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
37.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$10,730
per pupil, district-wide
- below Oklahoma avg of $12,594
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 553 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 143 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 41.9%
White 22.5%
African American 15.4%
Two or More 10.5%
Asian 6.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 3.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 41.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 73.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 73.4, Union 8th Grade Ctr is more mixed than the Oklahoma school average of 59.6.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Union, which includes Union 8th Grade Ctr.
$10,730
Per student
-15%
vs Oklahoma
Avg $12,594
-35%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 48.0%
State 37.7%
Federal 14.3%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Union 8th Grade Ctr Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Union Hs | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Union 6th-7th Grade Ctr | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Union Hs Freshman Academy | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ellen Ochoa Es | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Rosa Parks Es | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Union 8th Grade Ctr's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,569
- Students per teacher
- 22.4:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 2,123
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,242
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 968
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 647
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Similar middle schools in Broken Arrow
5 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Centennial Ms
Standard public school
1,060 students 18.6:1 students per teacher
Oneta Ridge Ms
Standard public school
938 students 20.4:1 students per teacher
Oliver Ms
Standard public school
886 students 21.6:1 students per teacher
Childers Ms
Standard public school
812 students 19.3:1 students per teacher
Sequoyah Ms
Standard public school
642 students 14.3:1 students per teacher
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Oklahoma, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,100 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Union 8th Grade Ctr
How many students attend Union 8th Grade Ctr?
Union 8th Grade Ctr has 1,100 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Broken Arrow, OK.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Union 8th Grade Ctr?
The student-teacher ratio at Union 8th Grade Ctr is 18:1, which is 12% higher than the Oklahoma average of 16.1:1 and 15% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Union 8th Grade Ctr?
The largest demographic group at Union 8th Grade Ctr is Hispanic or Latino at 41.9% of enrollment, in Broken Arrow, OK. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 73.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Union 8th Grade Ctr?
Union 8th Grade Ctr has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Union 8th Grade Ctr rank among middle schools in Broken Arrow?
By Resource Investment Index, Union 8th Grade Ctr ranks #6 of 6 middle schools in Broken Arrow, OK. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Broken Arrow on the city page.
Is Union 8th Grade Ctr a good school?
Union 8th Grade Ctr earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of Oklahoma schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Oklahoma. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Union?
Besides Union 8th Grade Ctr, Union also operates Union Hs (3,569 students), Union 6th-7th Grade Ctr (2,123 students), and Union Hs Freshman Academy (1,242 students). See the Union district page for the complete list.
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