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Union Middle School

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Union Middle School ranks 76 th of 260 Mississippi middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 5-8

76^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 260 Mississippi Middle Schools

Better than 71% of Mississippi middle schools

Summary

Union Middle School in Union, Mississippi, serves 286 students in grades 5–8 and is part of the Union Public School District, which ranks 19th out of 134 districts in Mississippi with a 4-star rating. Despite being a high-poverty school — with nearly all students qualifying for free or reduced lunch — Union Middle consistently outperforms state averages in most subjects. The school has earned 4- or 5-star ratings in every recorded year, though its state ranking has slipped from the 90th percentile in 2022-2023 to the 71st percentile in 2025-2026.

One of Union's biggest strengths is math in the middle grades. In 2025-2026, 69.5% of 6th graders were proficient in math, compared to 52.7% statewide, and 80.9% were proficient in 2023-2024. The school also posts strong 5th and 6th grade ELA results. Attendance is another bright spot: chronic absenteeism sits at 13.4%, well below the state rate of 23.9% and much lower than nearby Lake Middle School (25.8%) and West Lauderdale Middle School (25.2%). Compared to N H Pilate Middle School, which serves a similarly high-poverty community, Union outperforms in every single subject tested, often by 20 to 40 percentage points.

The school's weaknesses are concentrated in the upper grades. In 2025-2026, 8th grade science fell below the state average (54.3% vs. 57.8%), and 8th grade ELA and math only narrowly edged out the state. Union also trails regional leaders West Lauderdale Middle and Neshoba Central Middle School, especially in 7th and 8th grade math and science. One key difference: Lake Middle reports strong Algebra I results, suggesting Union may not be offering advanced math pathways like Algebra I to its 8th graders. The overall ranking decline has been gradual rather than dramatic, but expanding math acceleration could help reverse the trend and better prepare students for high school.

286

Students ?

14.2

Student/teacher ratio ?

$8,780

Per pupil spending ?

99%

Free/discounted lunch ?

115 James Street
Union, MS 39365

(601) 774-5303

District: Union Public School District

Students who attend Union Middle School usually attend:

High:

Union High School

Feeder schools for Union Middle School:

Elementary:

Union Elementary School

Racial breakdown:

White:

73.8%

African American:

21.7%

Two or more races:

2.4%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 92nd percentile in 2016 → 71st in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Mississippi average (57% vs 52% meeting standards)

✓Above the Mississippi median (71st percentile)

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped — down 21 percentile points since 2016

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school57%

District avg57%

Mississippi avg52%

76^th of 260

Mississippi public middle schools ?

Top 29%▼ down 21 pts since 2016

From top 8% (2016) to top 29% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

19^th of 134Union Public School District among Mississippi districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Mississippi percentile	Rating
2026	68.6	76 of 260	70.8%	★★★★☆
2025	78.1	52 of 266	80.5%	★★★★☆
2024	79.6	47 of 264	82.2%	★★★★☆
2023	87.6	24 of 243	90.1%	★★★★★
2022	79.5	42 of 257	83.7%	★★★★☆
2021	87.6	24 of 257	90.7%	★★★★★
2019	74.3	62 of 264	76.5%	★★★★☆
2018	82.0	42 of 252	83.3%	★★★★☆
2017	85.2	29 of 272	89.3%	★★★★☆
2016	88.1	22 of 260	91.5%	★★★★★
2015	87.2	27 of 266	89.8%	★★★★★
2014	78.6	41 of 264	84.5%	★★★★☆
2013	62.3	104 of 269	61.3%	★★★☆☆
2012	74.0	60 of 270	77.8%	★★★★☆
2011	77.9	44 of 264	83.3%	★★★★☆
2010	78.8	41 of 255	83.9%	★★★★☆

By subject vs Mississippi (2025-2026) ?

Science64%~ state avg

Mathematics59%+7 vs state

English Language Arts52%+7 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				MAAP English Language Arts (2026)				MAAP Mathematics (2026)				MAAP Algebra I (2026)	MAAP Science (2026)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients (2025)	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MAAP English Language Arts 5th Grade	MAAP English Language Arts 6th Grade	MAAP English Language Arts 7th Grade	MAAP English Language Arts 8th Grade	MAAP Mathematics 5th Grade	MAAP Mathematics 6th Grade	MAAP Mathematics 7th Grade	MAAP Mathematics 8th Grade	MAAP Algebra I End of Course	MAAP Science 5th Grade	MAAP Science 8th Grade	Total
Union Middle School	Public	5-8	115 James Street	Union	39365	Neshoba County	Union Public School District	No	No	No	No	(601) 774-5303	286	20	14.2	99.0%	211 (73.8%)	62 (21.7%)	6 (2.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (2.4%)	68.6	76^th of 260 public middle schools	70.8%		78.1	52^nd of 266 public middle schools	80.5%	24	65.6	58.0	43.5	43.7	58.7	69.5	57.9	52.1		75.8	54.3	$8,780
Neshoba Central Middle School	Public	6-8	1000 St. Francis Drive	Philadelphia	39350	Neshoba County	Neshoba County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 656-4636	645	52	12.3	70.2%	377 (58.4%)	115 (17.8%)	19 (2.9%)	6 (0.9%)	73 (11.3%)	0 (0.0%)	55 (8.5%)	86.9	26^th of 260 public middle schools	90.0%		91	11^th of 266 public middle schools	95.9%	15		53.2	46.0	50.0		80.4	76.8	84.4			75.1	$10,143
Choctaw Central Middle School	Public	7-8	150 Recreation Rd	Choctaw	39350	Neshoba County	Choctaw Central Middle School	(n/a)	No	No	Yes	(601) 663-7777	210	24	8.9	98.6%	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	210 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
N H Pilate Middle School	Public	6-8	531 E. Church Street	Newton	39345	Newton County	Newton Municipal School District	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 683-3926	178	13	13.5	90.4%	6 (3.4%)	157 (88.2%)	2 (1.1%)	3 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (5.6%)	19.2	220^th of 260 public middle schools	15.4%		30	186^th of 266 public middle schools	30.1%	34		38.8	16.0	26.0		12.9	42.0	30.1			41.1	$14,676
West Lauderdale Middle School	Public	5-8	9916A West Lauderdale Road	Collinsville	39325	Lauderdale County	Lauderdale County School District	No	No	No	No	(601) 737-8689	537	39	13.6	39.5%	414 (77.1%)	71 (13.2%)	15 (2.8%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	35 (6.5%)	87.3	24^th of 260 public middle schools	90.8%		87.4	18^th of 266 public middle schools	93.2%	6	72.3	64.9	42.4	60.5	62.6	68.1	71.2	75.2		87.0	76.8	$10,008
Lake Middle School	Public	5-8	1770 East Scott Road	Lake	39092	Scott County	Scott County School District	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 775-3614	237	14	17.2	98.7%	109 (46.0%)	109 (46.0%)	10 (4.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (3.8%)	71.5	67^th of 260 public middle schools	74.2%		66.3	89^th of 266 public middle schools	66.5%	22	44.4	44.2	32.5	56.4	45.6	48.8	58.2	74.2	100.0	73.9	74.1	$9,714

Frequently Asked Questions about Union Middle School

What district is Union Middle School in?

Union Public School District

How many students attend Union Middle School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 286 students attended Union Middle School.

What high school do graduates of Union Middle School attend?

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

What is the racial makeup of Union Middle School?

Students at Union Middle School are 74% White, 22% African American, 2% Two or more races, 2% Hispanic.

Is Union Middle School a good school?

Union Middle School ranks 76^th of 260 Mississippi middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

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2025–26 MAAP test scoresAug 21, 2026

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2023–24 graduation ratesSep 23, 2025

SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Mississippi Department of Education.

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