- Enrollment
- 367
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Liberty, IN
Union County Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Union County Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 61/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 181161001868
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Union County Middle School earns 61/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Indiana median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Indiana schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Liberty · Resource Index
- 61
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.3:1
- students per teacher
- 39.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Union County Middle School has class sizes near the Indiana median. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Union County Middle School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Liberty, IN.
School address
District: Union Co/Clg Corner Joint Sch Dist · Indiana
NCES ID 181161001868 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-10 students YoY
Union County Middle School held near 267 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 20.0 → 20.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-10 students YoY 181161001868 · Liberty, IN Middle · SMALL · TRAD
287 enr · 14.3:1 · 39.7% lunch · RII 61
Nearest enrollment peer: Liberty Elementary School (367 students)
Union County Middle School held near 267 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount). Teacher FTE added 20.0 → 20.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Union County Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Liberty Elemen
Liberty Elementary School
367 students
- Union County H
Union County High School
337 students
- This school
Union County Middle School
287 students
- College Corner
College Corner Union Elem School
287 students
What this shows Union County Middle School reports 287 students on the CCD universe file.
How Union County Middle School compares
Union County Middle School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Indiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.3:1 | ▼ 10% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 39.7% | ▼ 20% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 287 | top 80% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.3:1
Leaner classes than 54% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
287
Bigger than 30% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
39.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 20% below the Indiana average of 49.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.3:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 38% in Indiana - lower ratio than 62% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
12.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$13,537
per pupil, district-wide
- above Indiana avg of $12,921
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 94.4%
Two or More 2.4%
African American 1.7%
Hispanic or Latino 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 94.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 10.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 10.8, Union County Middle School is less mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Union Co/Clg Corner Joint Sch Dist reports $13,537 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Union County Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberty Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Union County High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| College Corner Union Elem School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Union County Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 337
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 287
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- 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 (~287 students)
Frequently asked questions about Union County Middle School
How many students attend Union County Middle School?
Union County Middle School has 287 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Liberty, IN. CCD year-over-year: 277 (2022-23) → 267 (2023-24), nearly flat (-10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Union County Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Union County Middle School is 14.3:1, which is 10% lower than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 9% 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 County Middle School?
39.7% of students at Union County Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Union County Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Union County Middle School is White at 94.4% of enrollment, in Liberty, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Union County Middle School?
Union County Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 61/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Union County Middle School rank among public schools in Liberty?
By Resource Investment Index, Union County Middle School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Liberty, IN. 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 Co/Clg Corner Joint Sch Dist?
Besides Union County Middle School, Union Co/Clg Corner Joint Sch Dist also operates Liberty Elementary School (367 students), Union County High School (337 students), and College Corner Union Elem School (287 students). See the Union Co/Clg Corner Joint Sch Dist district page for the complete list.