Summary:
The city of Union, Missouri is home to a single standout middle school, Union Middle School, which serves students in grades 6-8. This school has consistently performed at a high level, ranking in the top 20% of Missouri middle schools for the past 3 years and maintaining a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Union Middle School's academic performance is particularly impressive, with students outperforming the state average in math and science proficiency across multiple grade levels. In the 2024-2025 school year, 53.6% of 6th graders, 59.4% of 7th graders, and 38.5% of 8th graders scored proficient or better in math, compared to state averages of 45.5%, 43.2%, and 32.7% respectively. Additionally, 47.6% of 8th graders scored proficient or better in science, exceeding the state average of 39.2%. While English Language Arts proficiency rates are more mixed, the school's overall academic excellence is evident.
Despite the challenges faced by a significant portion of the student population, who come from economically disadvantaged backgrounds with a 46.11% free and reduced-price lunch rate, Union R-XI School District, which Union Middle School is a part of, is ranked 57 out of 367 districts in Missouri, placing it in the top 15% of districts statewide. This further highlights the school's ability to support student success and achievement, even in the face of socioeconomic barriers.
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