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Union Middle School

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Union Middle School ranks 52 nd of 266 Mississippi middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 5-8

52^nd

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 266 Mississippi Middle Schools

Better than 80% of Mississippi middle schools

Summary

Union Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 5-8 in Union, Mississippi. It is part of the Union Public School District, which is ranked 13th out of 130 districts in the state and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. Union Middle School has consistently ranked among the top middle schools in Mississippi, with a current ranking of 52 out of 266 middle schools in the state and a 4-star rating.

Union Middle School consistently outperforms the state average in proficiency rates across all grade levels and subject areas, including English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science. For example, in the 2024-2025 school year, Union Middle School's proficiency rates are projected to be 59.4% in 8th grade ELA, 66.7% in 7th grade Math, and 74.3% in 8th grade Science, all of which are significantly higher than the state averages. While the school has seen an increase in chronic absenteeism, reaching 23.9% in 2022-2023, this rate is still lower than the nearby Lake Middle School (23.9%) and N H Pilate Middle School (23.9%), which are both in other school districts. Additionally, Union Middle School has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 12.5 to 14.4 over the past few years, which is lower than the nearby Lake Middle School (14.7) and N H Pilate Middle School (9.7).

Union Middle School has a very high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, reaching 100% in the past two school years. This is significantly higher than the nearby Neshoba Central Middle School (65.37%) and West Lauderdale Middle School (36.63%). Despite serving a predominantly economically disadvantaged population, Union Middle School has maintained a strong academic performance, suggesting that the school is effectively meeting the needs of its students. However, the school should continue to monitor and address the rising chronic absenteeism rate to ensure that all students have the opportunity to succeed.

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 — 90th percentile in 2015 → 80th in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Mississippi average (61% vs 51% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 20% of Mississippi middle schools

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped — down 10 percentile points since 2015

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school61%

District avg61%

Mississippi avg51%

52^nd of 266

Mississippi public middle schools ?

Top 20%▼ down 9 pts since 2015

From top 10% (2015) to top 20% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

13^th of 130Union 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
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 (2024-2025) ?

Science76%+15 vs state

Mathematics63%+12 vs state

English Language Arts53%+8 vs state

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Schools Near Union Middle School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				MAAP English Language Arts (2025)				MAAP Mathematics (2025)				MAAP Algebra I (2025)	MAAP Science (2025)		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	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	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	Newton 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%)	78.1	52^nd of 266 public middle schools	80.5%		79.6	47^th of 264 public middle schools	82.2%	5	59.0	54.0	41.1	59.4	66.2	66.2	66.7	52.7		77.3	74.3	$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%)	91	11^th of 266 public middle schools	95.9%		91.1	14^th of 264 public middle schools	94.7%	3		56.4	61.3	57.9		77.4	85.7	83.8			74.0	$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%)	30	186^th of 266 public middle schools	30.1%		34	174^th of 264 public middle schools	34.1%	12		26.5	21.9	22.2		42.9	38.3	44.5			51.1	$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%)	87.4	18^th of 266 public middle schools	93.2%		87.3	26^th of 264 public middle schools	90.2%	8	71.2	63.4	50.8	62.9	58.2	73.2	68.5	68.6		85.6	71.8	$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%)	66.3	89^th of 266 public middle schools	66.5%		79.7	46^th of 264 public middle schools	82.6%	43	44.7	44.2	45.5	28.1	40.4	60.5	69.7	64.8	94.5	66.0	60.5	$9,714

Frequently Asked Questions about 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

How many students attend Union Middle School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 286 students attended Union Middle 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 52^nd of 266 Mississippi middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What district is Union Middle School in?

Union Public School District

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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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