- Enrollment
- 410
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Union, MS
Union Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Union Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 280438001327
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 43
📋 Attendance 47
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Union Middle School earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Mississippi median.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Union · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.3:1
- students per teacher
- 63.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Union Middle School has class sizes near the Mississippi median. Computed live against every Mississippi school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Union Middle School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Union, MS.
School address
District: Union Public School Dist · Mississippi
NCES ID 280438001327 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+15 students YoY
Union Middle School grew from 278 students in 2022-23 to 293 in 2023-24 (+5.4%).
Teacher FTE held 20.2 → 20.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+15 students YoY 280438001327 · Union, MS Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
286 enr · 14.3:1 · 63.3% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Union Elementary School (410 students)
Union Middle School grew from 278 students in 2022-23 to 293 in 2023-24 (+5.4%). Teacher FTE held 20.2 → 20.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Mississippi schools → · Find another →
Union Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Union Elementa
Union Elementary School
410 students
- This school
Union Middle School
286 students
- Union High Sch
Union High School
280 students
What this shows Union Middle School reports 286 students on the CCD universe file.
How Union Middle School compares
Union Middle School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Mississippi and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Mississippi | Mississippi avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.3:1 | ▲ 8% | 13.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 63.3% | ▼ 21% | 80.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 286 | top 76% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.3:1
Leaner classes than 54% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
286
Bigger than 30% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
63.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 21% below the Mississippi average of 80.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.3:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 69% in Mississippi - lower ratio than 31% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
21.3%
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
$11,640
per pupil, district-wide
- below Mississippi avg of $13,683
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 286 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
41
in-school suspensions + 17 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 14.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 20.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 73.8%
African American 21.7%
Two or More 2.4%
Hispanic or Latino 2.1%
Largest group: White at 73.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 40.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 40.7, Union Middle School is about as mixed as the Mississippi school average of 41.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Union Public School Dist reports $11,640 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Union Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Union Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Union High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Union Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 280
- Students per teacher
- 10:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~286 students)
Frequently asked questions about Union Middle School
How many students attend Union Middle School?
Union Middle School has 286 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Union, MS. CCD year-over-year: 278 (2022-23) → 293 (2023-24), up 15.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Union Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Union Middle School is 14.3:1, which is 8% higher than the Mississippi average of 13.3:1 and 9% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Union Middle School?
63.3% of students at Union Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Mississippi average of 80.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Union Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Union Middle School is White at 73.8% of enrollment, in Union, MS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Union Middle School?
Union Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (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 Middle School rank among public schools in Union?
By Resource Investment Index, Union Middle School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Union, MS. 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 Public School Dist?
Besides Union Middle School, Union Public School Dist also operates Union Elementary School (410 students) and Union High School (280 students). See the Union Public School Dist district page for the complete list.