Middle Schools in Union

The Union school district in Oklahoma is home to two middle schools: Union 6th-7th Grade Center and Union 8th Grade Center. While neither school stands out as a top performer, the data provides insights into the challenges and areas for improvement these schools face.

Both Union middle schools struggle with low academic proficiency rates, particularly in English Language Arts and Mathematics, where they perform below the district and state averages. Additionally, the schools have high chronic absenteeism rates, around 19%, which may contribute to their overall academic performance. Equity concerns are also present, as both schools serve a predominantly economically disadvantaged student population, with around 79% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch.

Interestingly, Union 8th Grade Center performs slightly better than the other school in Science, but the inconsistent academic outcomes across subject areas suggest a need for targeted interventions to address these gaps. The declining performance trends and lower statewide rankings over the past few years also indicate that these schools may require additional resources and support to improve educational outcomes for their students.