- Enrollment
- 562
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Belmont, OH
Union Local Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Union Local Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 390460101380
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Union Local Middle School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Ohio schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Belmont · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16:1
- students per teacher
- 27.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Union Local Middle School has class sizes near the Ohio median. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Union Local Middle School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Belmont, OH.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-15 students YoY
Union Local Middle School held near 327 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-15 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 19.0 → 20.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-15 students YoY 390460101380 · Belmont, OH Middle · SMALL · TRAD
304 enr · 16:1 · 27.2% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Union Local Elementary School (562 students)
Union Local Middle School held near 327 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-15 headcount). Teacher FTE added 19.0 → 20.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Union Local Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Union Local El
Union Local Elementary School
562 students
- Union Local Hi
Union Local High School
382 students
- This school
Union Local Middle School
304 students
What this shows Union Local Middle School reports 304 students on the CCD universe file.
How Union Local Middle School compares
Union Local Middle School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16:1 | ▼ 12% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 27.2% | ▼ 14% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 304 | top 67% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16:1
Leaner classes than 38% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
304
Bigger than 33% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
27.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 14% below the Ohio average of 31.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 37% in Ohio - lower ratio than 63% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
45.4%
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
$14,004
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $15,819
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
50
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 16.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 18.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 97.4%
Hispanic or Latino 1.3%
Two or More 1.0%
African American 0.3%
Largest group: White at 97.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 5.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 5.1, Union Local Middle School is less mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Union Local reports $14,004 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Union Local Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Union Local Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Union Local High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Union Local Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 382
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
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 (~304 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16:1)
Frequently asked questions about Union Local Middle School
How many students attend Union Local Middle School?
Union Local Middle School has 304 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Belmont, OH. CCD year-over-year: 342 (2022-23) → 327 (2023-24), nearly flat (-15).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Union Local Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Union Local Middle School is 16:1, which is 12% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 2% higher 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 Local Middle School?
27.2% of students at Union Local Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Union Local Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Union Local Middle School is White at 97.4% of enrollment, in Belmont, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Union Local Middle School?
Union Local Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (typical 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 Local Middle School rank among public schools in Belmont?
By Resource Investment Index, Union Local Middle School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Belmont, OH. 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 Local?
Besides Union Local Middle School, Union Local also operates Union Local Elementary School (562 students) and Union Local High School (382 students). See the Union Local district page for the complete list.