- Enrollment
- 642
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Morganfield, KY
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 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 210564001602
👥 S:T ratio 53
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 59
📋 Attendance 28
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Union County Middle School earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 82% of Kentucky schools.
- #2 of 5
- public schools in Morganfield · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.8:1
- small classes for Kentucky
- 53.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Union County Middle School has class sizes smaller than 82% of Kentucky schools. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Union County Middle School ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Morganfield, KY.
School address
District: Union County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210564001602 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-43 students YoY
Union County Middle School shrank from 437 students in 2022-23 to 394 in 2023-24 (-9.8%).
Teacher FTE lost 35.6 → 32.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-43 students YoY 210564001602 · Morganfield, KY Middle · SMALL · TRAD
413 enr · 11.8:1 · 53.8% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: Union County High School (642 students)
Union County Middle School shrank from 437 students in 2022-23 to 394 in 2023-24 (-9.8%). Teacher FTE lost 35.6 → 32.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
Union County Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Union County H
Union County High School
642 students
- This school
Union County Middle School
413 students
- Sturgis Elemen
Sturgis Elementary School
343 students
- Morganfield El
Morganfield Elementary School
328 students
- Uniontown Elem 199
Uniontown Elementary School
199 students
- Union County P 90
Union County Preschool and Headstart
90 students
What this shows Union County Middle School reports 413 students on the CCD universe file.
How Union County Middle School compares
Union County Middle School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Kentucky and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kentucky | Kentucky avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.8:1 | ▼ 22% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 53.8% | ▼ 9% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 413 | top 54% | - | - |
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.
413
Bigger than 49% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
53.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 9% below the Kentucky average of 59.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11.8:1
students per teacher
- 22% below state mean
Top 18% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 82% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
28.6%
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
$15,091
per pupil, district-wide
- above Kentucky avg of $14,362
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 207 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
83
in-school suspensions + 96 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 20.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 43.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 85.2%
African American 6.1%
Two or More 5.3%
Hispanic or Latino 2.9%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 85.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 26.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 26.7, Union County Middle School is less mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Union County reports $15,091 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Union County High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sturgis Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Morganfield Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Uniontown Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Union County Preschool and Headstart | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher 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
- 343
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 328
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 199
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
- Enrollment
- 90
- Students per teacher
- 90:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
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 (~413 students)
Frequently asked questions about Union County Middle School
How many students attend Union County Middle School?
Union County Middle School has 413 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Morganfield, KY. CCD year-over-year: 437 (2022-23) → 394 (2023-24), down 43.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Union County Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Union County Middle School is 11.8:1, which is 22% lower than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 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 County Middle School?
53.8% of students at Union County Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Union County Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Union County Middle School is White at 85.2% of enrollment, in Morganfield, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Union County Middle School?
Union County Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (higher 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 County Middle School rank among public schools in Morganfield?
By Resource Investment Index, Union County Middle School ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Morganfield, KY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Morganfield on the city page.
What other schools are in Union County?
Besides Union County Middle School, Union County also operates Union County High School (642 students), Sturgis Elementary School (343 students), and Morganfield Elementary School (328 students). See the Union County district page for the complete list.