- Enrollment
- 359
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Union City, MI
Union City Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Union City Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 263441006982
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 51
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Union City Middle School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 79% of Michigan schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Union City · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.6:1
- small classes for Michigan
- 53.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Union City Middle School has class sizes smaller than 79% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Union City Middle School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Union City, MI.
School address
District: Union City Community Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 263441006982 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-21 students YoY
Union City Middle School shrank from 276 students in 2022-23 to 255 in 2023-24 (-7.6%).
Teacher FTE lost 18.7 → 16.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-21 students YoY 263441006982 · Union City, MI Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
245 enr · 13.6:1 · 53.6% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Union City Elementary School (359 students)
Union City Middle School shrank from 276 students in 2022-23 to 255 in 2023-24 (-7.6%). Teacher FTE lost 18.7 → 16.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Union City Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Union City Ele
Union City Elementary School
359 students
- Union City Hig
Union City High School
305 students
- This school
Union City Middle School
245 students
What this shows Union City Middle School reports 245 students on the CCD universe file.
How Union City Middle School compares
Union City Middle School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.6:1 | ▼ 22% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 53.6% | ▼ 1% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 245 | top 69% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.6:1
Leaner classes than 61% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
245
Bigger than 25% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
53.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 1% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.6:1
students per teacher
- 22% below state mean
Top 21% in Michigan - lower ratio than 79% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
40.4%
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
$15,328
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $15,012
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 245 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 33 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 89.4%
Two or More 7.3%
Hispanic or Latino 2.4%
Asian 0.8%
Largest group: White at 89.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 19.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 19.5, Union City Middle School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Union City Community Schools reports $15,328 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Union City Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Union City Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Union City High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Union City Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 305
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~245 students)
Frequently asked questions about Union City Middle School
How many students attend Union City Middle School?
Union City Middle School has 245 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Union City, MI. CCD year-over-year: 276 (2022-23) → 255 (2023-24), down 21.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Union City Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Union City Middle School is 13.6:1, which is 22% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 13% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Union City Middle School?
53.6% of students at Union City Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Union City Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Union City Middle School is White at 89.4% of enrollment, in Union City, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Union City Middle School?
Union City Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Union City Middle School rank among public schools in Union City?
By Resource Investment Index, Union City Middle School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Union City, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Union City Community Schools?
Besides Union City Middle School, Union City Community Schools also operates Union City Elementary School (359 students) and Union City High School (305 students). See the Union City Community Schools district page for the complete list.