- Enrollment
- 2,192
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Harker Heights, TX
Union Grove Middle
Federal NCES profile for Union Grove Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 482566010402
👥 S:T ratio 18
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 51
📋 Attendance 60
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Union Grove Middle earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of Texas schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #1 of 3
- middle schools in Harker Heights · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 20.4:1
- large classes for Texas
- 33.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Union Grove Middle has class sizes larger than 93% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Union Grove Middle ranks #1 of 3 middle schools in Harker Heights, TX.
School address
District: Killeen Isd · Texas
NCES ID 482566010402 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+36 students YoY
Union Grove Middle grew from 633 students in 2022-23 to 669 in 2023-24 (+5.7%).
Teacher FTE added 36.7 → 38.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+36 students YoY 482566010402 · Harker Heights, TX Middle · MID · TRAD
733 enr · 20.4:1 · 33.3% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Harker Heights H S (2,192 students)
Union Grove Middle grew from 633 students in 2022-23 to 669 in 2023-24 (+5.7%). Teacher FTE added 36.7 → 38.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Union Grove Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Harker Heights
Harker Heights H S
2,192 students
- Robert M Shoem
Robert M Shoemaker H S
2,165 students
- Killeen H S
Killeen H S
2,083 students
- Chaparral H S
Chaparral H S
2,031 students
- C E Ellison H
C E Ellison H S
1,761 students
- This school 733
Union Grove Middle
733 students
What this shows Union Grove Middle reports 733 students on the CCD universe file.
How Union Grove Middle compares
Union Grove Middle is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20.4:1 | ▲ 39% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 33.3% | ▼ 46% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 733 | top 24% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.4:1
Leaner classes than 15% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
733
Bigger than 82% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
33.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 46% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
20.4:1
students per teacher
- 39% above state mean
Top 93% in Texas - lower ratio than 7% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
16.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$11,818
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $14,348
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 244 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
96
in-school suspensions + 55 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 13.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 20.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 30.7%
White 28.8%
African American 25.6%
Two or More 10.5%
Asian 3.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 30.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 74.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 74.5, Union Grove Middle is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Killeen Isd reports $11,818 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Union Grove Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harker Heights H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Robert M Shoemaker H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Killeen H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Chaparral H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| C E Ellison H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Union Grove Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,165
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 2,083
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 2,031
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 1,761
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
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 (~733 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.4:1)
Frequently asked questions about Union Grove Middle
How many students attend Union Grove Middle?
Union Grove Middle has 733 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Harker Heights, TX. CCD year-over-year: 633 (2022-23) → 669 (2023-24), up 36.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Union Grove Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Union Grove Middle is 20.4:1, which is 39% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 30% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Union Grove Middle?
33.3% of students at Union Grove Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Union Grove Middle?
The largest demographic group at Union Grove Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 30.7% of enrollment, in Harker Heights, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 74.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Union Grove Middle?
Union Grove Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (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 Grove Middle rank among middle schools in Harker Heights?
By Resource Investment Index, Union Grove Middle ranks #1 of 3 middle schools in Harker Heights, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Harker Heights on the city page.
What other schools are in Killeen Isd?
Besides Union Grove Middle, Killeen Isd also operates Harker Heights H S (2,192 students), Robert M Shoemaker H S (2,165 students), and Killeen H S (2,083 students). See the Killeen Isd district page for the complete list.