- Enrollment
- 421
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Union City, PA
Union City Ms
Federal NCES profile for Union City Ms, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 422409009966
👥 S:T ratio 53
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 55
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Union City Ms earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 75% of Pennsylvania schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Pennsylvania schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Union City · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.8:1
- small classes for Pennsylvania
- 99.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Union City Ms has class sizes smaller than 75% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Union City Ms ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Union City, PA.
School address
District: Union City Area Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 422409009966 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+11 students YoY
Union City Ms grew from 206 students in 2022-23 to 217 in 2023-24 (+5.3%).
Teacher FTE added 19.6 → 26.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+11 students YoY 422409009966 · Union City, PA Middle · SMALL · TRAD
224 enr · 11.8:1 · 99.0% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Union City El Sch (421 students)
Union City Ms grew from 206 students in 2022-23 to 217 in 2023-24 (+5.3%). Teacher FTE added 19.6 → 26.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Union City Ms in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Union City El
Union City El Sch
421 students
- Union City Hs
Union City Hs
304 students
- This school
Union City Ms
224 students
What this shows Union City Ms reports 224 students on the CCD universe file.
How Union City Ms compares
Union City Ms is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Pennsylvania and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.8:1 | ▼ 13% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 99.0% | ▲ 70% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 224 | top 88% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.8:1
Leaner classes than 77% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
224
Bigger than 22% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
99.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 70% above the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11.8:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 25% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 75% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
42.9%
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
$18,653
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $18,725
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 224 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
43
in-school suspensions + 14 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 19.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 25.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 93.8%
Two or More 3.6%
African American 1.3%
Hispanic or Latino 0.9%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: White at 93.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 11.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 11.9, Union City Ms is less mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
District finance for Union City Area Sd reports $18,653 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Union City Ms Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Union City El Sch | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Union City Hs | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Union City Ms's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 304
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Nationwide middle 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 (~224 students)
Frequently asked questions about Union City Ms
How many students attend Union City Ms?
Union City Ms has 224 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Union City, PA. CCD year-over-year: 206 (2022-23) → 217 (2023-24), up 11.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Union City Ms?
The student-teacher ratio at Union City Ms is 11.8:1, which is 13% lower than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 25% 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 Ms?
99.0% of students at Union City Ms are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Union City Ms?
The largest demographic group at Union City Ms is White at 93.8% of enrollment, in Union City, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Union City Ms?
Union City Ms has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (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 Ms rank among public schools in Union City?
By Resource Investment Index, Union City Ms ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Union City, PA. 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 Area Sd?
Besides Union City Ms, Union City Area Sd also operates Union City El Sch (421 students) and Union City Hs (304 students). See the Union City Area Sd district page for the complete list.