Enrollment
286
Middle
DISTRICT 325 · STATE 452
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·UNION PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT·NCES 280438001327
Union Middle School
115 James Street, Union, MS 39365 · (601) 774-5303 · Newton County
GRADES 05–08MIDDLE43-RURALTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL286 STUDENTS
Student : Teacher
14.2:1
20 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 12.8:1 · STATE 13.7:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
99%
283 students
DISTRICT 99% · STATE 80%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other middle schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade
Student demographics
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
School pathway
Students here typically continue to
Union Middle School→Union High School
Feeds from
Based on grade levels within Union Public School District. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Test scores
MAAP 2023-24 . % Proficient + AdvancedEnglish Language Arts
54.3%
MS avg 45.9% . -2.9pp since 2022
Math
63.8%
MS avg 52.8% . -3.9pp since 2022
What this means: On the MAAP, Mississippi's statewide test, about 54 of every 100 students at this school read and write at grade level and about 64 of 100 do math at grade level. Across all Mississippi schools, those numbers are about 46 and 53. Reading and writing scores are down about 3 points since 2022, while math scores are down about 4 points.
Source: MAAP. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →
7-year change
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
286
-69 (-19%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
14.2:1
was 14.6:1
% White
74%
was 76%
% Hispanic
2%
was 0%
% Black
22%
was 20%
% Asian
0%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
About Union Middle School
Union Middle School, a tight-knit junior high in Union, Mississippi, part of Union Public School District, serves 286 students, covering grades 5 through 8. By comparison, Mississippi's public schools average about 452 students each, so Union Middle School sits 37% leaner than that benchmark.
Union Public School District comprises 3 schools with combined enrollment of 976 students; Union Middle School is among them.
On demographics, Union Middle School shows that White students make up the majority at 74%. Other groups include 22% Black, 2% multiracial, 2% Hispanic. The wider county runs roughly 60% White, putting the school's mix visibly more White than the area baseline.
In terms of school funding signals, Staff filings list 20 full-time-equivalent teachers, which works out to roughly 14.2:1 students per teacher. The state averages about 13.7:1, putting this campus right in line with peers. About 99% of enrolled students meet the income threshold for free or reduced-price lunch, a commonly cited indicator of low-income enrollment. By comparison, Newton County runs at roughly 75%, so the school's eligibility rate is above the surrounding baseline.
In the area at large, Newton County reports that the typical household earns roughly $50,540 per year, 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and roughly 18% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Across Newton County's 12 public schools (combined enrollment of about 3,634 students), Union Middle School is one campus in the mix.
Nearest neighbor: Union Elementary School, around 0.2 miles off. Counting just inside five miles, 2 other public schools cluster around Union Middle School.
Geographically, the school is in an outlying area.
Over the past 7-year window. Looking back 7 years, enrollment at Union Middle School has contracted 19%, going from 355 students in 2018 to 286 in 2025.
On allk12, posts here usually surface around pickup logistics, teacher feedback, and after-school programs. Parents, students, alumni, and staff are welcome to weigh in.
Newton County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
21,093
Census ACS
Median income
$50,540
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
19%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
18%
Below federal line
Schools in county
12
3,634 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Union Public School District
- Union Elementary SchoolElementary · 410 students
- Union High SchoolHigh · 280 students
Other schools in Union
- Union Elementary SchoolElementary · 410 students
- Union High SchoolHigh · 280 students
Nearby schools
- Union Elementary School0.2 mi · 410
- Union High School0.2 mi · 280
- Newton County Elementary School8.4 mi · 882
- Newton County High School10.0 mi · 768
- Tucker Elementary School10.4 mi · 119
- Conehatta Elementary School11.7 mi · 226
Frequently asked questions
About Union Middle SchoolHow large is Union Middle School?
Union Middle School enrolls approximately 286 students in grades 05-08.
Is Union Middle School an elementary, middle, or high school?
Union Middle School is a middle school covering grades 05-08.
How many teachers does Union Middle School have?
Union Middle School employs 20 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 14.2:1.
What is the student diversity at Union Middle School?
Student demographics at Union Middle School are roughly 74% White, 2% Hispanic, 22% Black, 2% Two or more.
Is Union Middle School public or private?
Union Middle School is a public K-12 school, overseen by Union Public School District.
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