Union Grove Middle

Public 6-8

 210 E Lake Rd
       McDonough, GA  30252


(678) 583-8978

District: Henry County

SchoolDigger Rank:
132nd of 582 Georgia Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $8,053 Help


Students who attend Union Grove Middle usually attend:

High:    Union Grove High

Feeder schools for Union Grove Middle:

Elementary:    East Lake Elementary
    Hickory Flat Elementary School
    Timber Ridge Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  19.6 Help
Number of students:  1,069

Racial breakdown:

African American:
54.1%
White:
23.0%
Hispanic:
9.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  31.7% Help


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Compare Details Union Grove Middle ranks better than 77.3% of middle schools in Georgia. It also ranks first among 11 ranked middle schools in the Henry County School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 73.14. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (54.1%), White (23%), Hispanic (9.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 31.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Henry County School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Union Grove Middle is 19.6. 5 middle schools in the Henry County School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Union Grove Middle is $8,053, which is the 5th highest among 11 middle schools in the Henry County School District.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Union Grove Middle was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Union Grove Middle 132nd of 582 Georgia public middle schools. (See Union Grove Middle in the ranking list.)

Henry County:

SchoolDigger ranks Henry County 144th of 201 Georgia school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Union Grove Middle

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools GA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 77.71 66th 420 84.3%
2007 78.05 60th 445 86.5%
2008 82.81 51st 462 89.0%
2009 79.93 63rd 466 86.5%
2010 77.55 76th 494 84.6%
2011 78.82 72nd 504 85.7%
2012 77.85 76th 508 85.0%
2013 79.57 58th 527 89.0%
2014 80.35 49th 521 90.6%
2015 83.32 75th 537 86.0%
2016 81.96 77th 545 85.9%
2017 80.02 92nd 539 82.9%
2018 78.47 105th 543 80.7%
2019 72.73 135th 559 75.8%
2021 76.22 103rd 542 81.0%
2022 77.43 111th 567 80.4%
2023 73.14 130th 577 77.5%
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Data source: test scores: Georgia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Data source: Georgia Department of Education

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by a parent
Tuesday, December 13, 2011

Open Quote This is an quality public school. Academic expectations are very high and the teachers are of high quality and very well educated with many having advanced degrees. This school has a huge amount of community involvement and support. It is a public school so it is not without many of the same issues all public schools face; however, even though there are good private schools in the area, I choose to send my children to Union Grove. We couldn't be happier about the education they have received. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Union Grove Middle

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2001 947 70 10 15 0 n/a n/a 0 1042
2002 1200 162 23 37 2 n/a n/a 0 1424
2003 1200 162 23 37 2 n/a n/a 0 1424
2004 1248 219 28 35 2 n/a n/a 0 1532
2005 1239 263 34 32 7 n/a n/a 29 1604
2006 1271 355 36 48 11 n/a n/a 37 1758
2007 1058 445 36 54 3 n/a n/a 38 1634
2008 728 322 29 33 3 n/a n/a 24 1139
2009 693 336 31 29 6 n/a n/a 36 1131
2010 698 343 43 33 1 0 35 0 1153
2011 740 364 34 35 3 1 39 0 1216
2012 730 324 32 41 3 1 28 0 1159
2013 700 321 30 45 2 1 40 0 1139
2014 646 355 38 48 1 0 34 0 1122
2015 594 306 39 38 1 0 30 0 1008
2016 569 323 50 51 1 0 27 0 1021
2017 506 350 54 52 2 0 39 0 1003
2018 456 381 51 63 2 1 39 0 993
2019 424 428 55 73 1 2 57 0 1040
2020 383 482 67 86 0 2 55 0 1075
2021 367 497 72 96 0 0 61 0 1093
2022 296 542 67 102 1 1 64 0 1073
2023 246 578 69 99 1 3 73 0 1069

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Union Grove Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2001 1042 59.7 17.5 10.7
2002 1424 79.0 18.0 11.2
2003 1424 79.0 18.0 11.2
2004 1532 97.0 15.8 13.1
2005 1604 102.0 15.7 14.9
2006 1758 106.3 16.5 21.3
2007 1634 107.4 15.2 19.5
2008 1139 72.5 15.7 18.7
2009 1131 74.4 15.2 21.9
2010 1153 70.3 16.4 23.4
2011 1216 69.0 17.6 25.4
2012 1159 68.1 17.0 27.1
2013 1139 64.0 17.7 26.5
2014 1122 64.1 17.5 27.4
2015 1008 57.0 17.6 25.1
2016 1021 58.0 17.6 26.2
2017 1003 57.0 17.5 27.6
2018 993 54.5 18.2 29.6
2019 1040 57.0 18.2 27.1
2020 1075 59.0 18.2 27.8
2021 1093 57.4 19.0 23.4
2022 1073 53.4 20.0 n/a
2023 1069 54.3 19.6 31.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Union Grove Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2001 1042 59.7 17.5 10.7
2002 1424 79.0 18.0 11.2
2003 1424 79.0 18.0 11.2
2004 1532 97.0 15.8 13.1
2005 1604 102.0 15.7 14.9
2006 1758 106.3 16.5 21.3
2007 1634 107.4 15.2 19.5
2008 1139 72.5 15.7 18.7
2009 1131 74.4 15.2 21.9
2010 1153 70.3 16.4 23.4
2011 1216 69.0 17.6 25.4
2012 1159 68.1 17.0 27.1
2013 1139 64.0 17.7 26.5
2014 1122 64.1 17.5 27.4
2015 1008 57.0 17.6 25.1
2016 1021 58.0 17.6 26.2
2017 1003 57.0 17.5 27.6
2018 993 54.5 18.2 29.6
2019 1040 57.0 18.2 27.1
2020 1075 59.0 18.2 27.8
2021 1093 57.4 19.0 23.4
2022 1073 53.4 20.0 n/a
2023 1069 54.3 19.6 31.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Union Grove Middle

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2017 $191 (2.4%) $7,683 (97.6%) $7,874
2018 $224 (2.8%) $7,757 (97.2%) $7,981
2019 $272 (3.4%) $7,781 (96.6%) $8,053

Data source: Georgia Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Union Grove Middle

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 135th of 559 Middle schoolsRanks 130th of 577 Middle schools
 1.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Union Grove Middle)5350.3
 2.7%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Henry County)40.229.5
 10.7%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)4639.2
 6.8%
6th Grade Mathematics (Union Grove Middle)38.841.2
 2.4%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Henry County)28.316.3
 12%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)4032.9
 7.1%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Union Grove Middle)53.453.7
 0.3%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Henry County)34.231.8
 2.4%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)3939.1
 0.1%
7th Grade Mathematics (Union Grove Middle)5447.5
 6.5%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Henry County)32.323.2
 9.1%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)4334.9
 8.1%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Union Grove Middle)61.450
 11.4%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Henry County)45.134.9
 10.2%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)4742.1
 4.9%
8th Grade Mathematics (Union Grove Middle)33.846.1
 12.3%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Henry County)2123.3
 2.3%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)3536.2
 1.2%
8th Grade Science (Union Grove Middle)55.224.7
 30.5%
   8th Grade Science (Henry County)30.215.7
 14.5%
   8th Grade Science (Georgia)3226.4
 5.6%
8th Grade Social Studies (Union Grove Middle)45.341.6
 3.7%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Henry County)29.823.7
 6.1%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Georgia)4135.9
 5.1%
End of Course Algebra I (Union Grove Middle)81.382.4
 1.1%
   End of Course Algebra I (Henry County)28.125.3
 2.8%
   End of Course Algebra I (Georgia)41.135.8
 5.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students10401069
 2.8%
African American428578
 35%
American Indian11
Asian5569
 25.5%
Hispanic7399
 35.6%
Pacific Islander23
 50%
White424246
 42%
Two or More Races5773
 28.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients27.1%31.7%
 4.6%


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Students at Union Grove Middle are 54% African American, 23% White, 9% Hispanic, 7% Two or more races, 6% Asian.

Union Grove Middle ranks 132nd of 582 Georgia middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Union Grove Middle usually go on to attend Union Grove High

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,069 students attended Union Grove Middle.


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