Enrollment
911
Utah · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Sandy, UT
Union Middle
Federal NCES profile for Union Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 490014200328
👥 S:T ratio 6
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 48
📋 Attendance 95
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Union Middle earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of Utah schools.
- #1 of 6
- middle schools in Sandy · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 23.4:1
- large classes for Utah
- 28.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Union Middle has class sizes larger than 71% of Utah schools. Computed live against every Utah school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Union Middle ranks #1 of 6 middle schools in Sandy, UT.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
39.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
23.4:1
vs 21.4:1 Utah avg
+9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
28.8%
vs 28.0% Utah avg
+3% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Union Middle compares with Utah and U.S. medians
What stands out at Union Middle
Union Middle is a mid-sized middle school in Sandy, Utah, enrolling 911 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 23.4:1 puts it in the larger third of Utah schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 28.8% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 911 puts it in the larger third of Utah schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 90% of the 1,065 Utah schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 224 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Utah schools statewide, it ranks #10, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (62%) and Hispanic or Latino (26%) (diversity index 54/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 260 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Attendance holds up well here: only 2.1% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Canyons District also operates Corner Canyon High (2,437 students) and Brighton High (2,435 students) alongside Union Middle.
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 Middle compares
Union Middle on the metrics families compare, against Utah and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Utah | Utah avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 23.4:1 | ▲ 9% | 21.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 28.8% | ▲ 3% | 28.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 911 | top 18% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.4:1
Leaner classes than 7% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
911
Bigger than 89% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
28.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 3% above the Utah average of 28.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
23.4:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 71% in Utah - lower ratio than 29% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
2.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$10,509
per pupil, district-wide
- above Utah avg of $9,792
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.5 FTE
Per 260 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
16
in-school suspensions + 27 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 62.3%
Hispanic or Latino 25.9%
Two or More 6.0%
African American 2.0%
Asian 1.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Largest group: White at 62.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.0, Union Middle is more mixed than the Utah school average of 40.9.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Canyons District, which includes Union Middle.
$10,509
Per student
+7%
vs Utah
Avg $9,792
-37%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 50.9%
State 37.3%
Federal 11.8%
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 Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Corner Canyon High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Brighton High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hillcrest High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Alta High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jordan High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar 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
- 2,437
- Students per teacher
- 26.2:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 2,435
- Students per teacher
- 27.1:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 2,421
- Students per teacher
- 25.2:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 2,278
- Students per teacher
- 25.6:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 1,820
- Students per teacher
- 23:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Utah, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~911 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~23.4:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Union Middle
How many students attend Union Middle?
Union Middle has 911 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Sandy, UT.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Union Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Union Middle is 23.4:1, which is 9% higher than the Utah average of 21.4:1 and 49% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Union Middle?
28.8% of students at Union Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Utah average of 28.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Union Middle?
The largest demographic group at Union Middle is White at 62.3% of enrollment, in Sandy, UT. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Union Middle?
Union Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (typical 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 Middle rank among middle schools in Sandy?
By Resource Investment Index, Union Middle ranks #1 of 6 middle schools in Sandy, UT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Sandy on the city page.
Is Union Middle a good school?
Union Middle earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of Utah 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 Canyons District?
Besides Union Middle, Canyons District also operates Corner Canyon High (2,437 students), Brighton High (2,435 students), and Hillcrest High (2,421 students). See the Canyons District district page for the complete list.
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