- Enrollment
- 2,437
- Students per teacher
- 26.2:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
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
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+35 students YoY
Union Middle held near 897 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+35 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 39.4 → 38.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+35 students YoY 490014200328 · Sandy, UT Middle · MID · TRAD
911 enr · 23.4:1 · 28.8% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Corner Canyon High (2,437 students)
Union Middle held near 897 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+35 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 39.4 → 38.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Utah schools → · Find another →
Union Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Corner Canyon
Corner Canyon High
2,437 students
- Brighton High
Brighton High
2,435 students
- Hillcrest High
Hillcrest High
2,421 students
- Alta High
Alta High
2,278 students
- Jordan High
Jordan High
1,820 students
- This school 911
Union Middle
911 students
What this shows Union Middle reports 911 students on the CCD universe file.
How Union Middle compares
Union Middle held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$11,268
per pupil, district-wide
- above Utah avg of $10,678
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.
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
District finance for Canyons District reports $11,268 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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
- 2,435
- 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
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 (~911 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 862 (2022-23) → 897 (2023-24), nearly flat (+35).
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, 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 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.
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.