- Enrollment
- 956
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Union, MO
Union Middle
Federal NCES profile for Union Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 293057002575
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 50
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Union Middle earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of Missouri schools.
- #5 of 5
- public schools in Union · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.6:1
- large classes for Missouri
- 30.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Union Middle has class sizes larger than 85% of Missouri schools. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Union Middle ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Union, MO.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-15 students YoY
Union Middle held near 668 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-15 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 45.8 → 45.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-15 students YoY 293057002575 · Union, MO Middle · MID · TRAD
704 enr · 15.6:1 · 30.0% lunch · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: Union High (956 students)
Union Middle held near 668 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-15 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 45.8 → 45.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Union Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Union High
Union High
956 students
- This school
Union Middle
704 students
- Central Elem.
Central Elem.
643 students
- Prairie Dell E
Prairie Dell Elementary
495 students
- Beaufort Elem. 322
Beaufort Elem.
322 students
What this shows Union Middle reports 704 students on the CCD universe file.
How Union Middle compares
Union Middle held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Missouri and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Missouri | Missouri avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.6:1 | ▲ 22% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 30.0% | ▼ 35% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 704 | top 10% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.6:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
704
Bigger than 80% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
30.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 35% below the Missouri average of 46.1%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.6:1
students per teacher
- 22% above state mean
Top 85% in Missouri - lower ratio than 15% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
20.0%
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
$11,594
per pupil, district-wide
- below Missouri avg of $14,087
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 704 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
81
in-school suspensions + 57 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 11.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 19.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 91.1%
Two or More 5.3%
Hispanic or Latino 2.7%
African American 0.6%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 91.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 16.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 16.6, Union Middle is less mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
District finance for Union R-Xi reports $11,594 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Union Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Union High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Central Elem. | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Prairie Dell Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Beaufort Elem. | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Union Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 643
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 495
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 322
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
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 (~704 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.6:1)
Frequently asked questions about Union Middle
How many students attend Union Middle?
Union Middle has 704 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Union, MO. CCD year-over-year: 683 (2022-23) → 668 (2023-24), nearly flat (-15).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Union Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Union Middle is 15.6:1, which is 22% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 1% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Union Middle?
30.0% of students at Union Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Union Middle?
The largest demographic group at Union Middle is White at 91.1% of enrollment, in Union, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Union Middle?
Union Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (lower 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 Middle rank among public schools in Union?
By Resource Investment Index, Union Middle ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Union, MO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Union on the city page.
What other schools are in Union R-Xi?
Besides Union Middle, Union R-Xi also operates Union High (956 students), Central Elem. (643 students), and Prairie Dell Elementary (495 students). See the Union R-Xi district page for the complete list.