Enrollment
413
Kentucky · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
35.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.8:1
vs 15.2:1 Kentucky avg
-22% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
53.8%
vs 59.2% Kentucky avg
-9% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Union County Middle School compares with Kentucky and U.S. medians
What stands out at Union County Middle School
Union County Middle School is a higher-need, mid-sized middle school in Morganfield, Kentucky, enrolling 413 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 11.8:1 puts it in the smaller third of Kentucky schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 53.8% of students eligible for free meals.
With 413 students, its enrollment sits close to the Kentucky median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,389 scored Kentucky schools.
Against 441 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #55.
Its student body is predominantly White (85% of enrollment) (diversity index 27/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 207 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 28.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 18.8% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 179 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 413 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 2 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Union County also operates Union County High School (642 students) and Sturgis Elementary School (343 students) alongside Union County Middle School.
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 County Middle School compares
Union County Middle School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$13,823
per pupil, district-wide
- above Kentucky avg of $13,211
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Union County, which includes Union County Middle School.
$13,823
Per student
+5%
vs Kentucky
Avg $13,211
-17%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 30.2%
State 51.0%
Federal 18.8%
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 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
- 642
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- 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
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Kentucky, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~413 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Union County Middle School a good school?
Union County Middle School earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 82% of Kentucky schools. 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 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.
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