D
Needs Improvement
44/100

Union County Middle School

📚 06 – 08 🏫 Middle
📍 4465 US Hwy 60W, Morganfield, KY 42437
Overall
D
44/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
D
2.1 grade levels below the U.S. average · 9th percentile in Kentucky
Growth
C
Students gain 0.86 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 32nd percentile
Resources
A+
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Kentucky schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

44
Repit Score
out of 100
394
Students
enrolled
12.1:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$17K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%9/1002.1 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%32/100Students gain 0.86 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 0.87 in 2009–19; 34th percentile in Kentucky (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%92/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 53% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with Kentucky schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −44 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Kentucky. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency61% (+10 pts vs. state avg 51%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency44% (+2 pts vs. state avg 42%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Kentucky state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White62%45%reading -2 pts, math -6 pts42nd percentile (list)
Black50%50%reading +14 pts, math +27 pts91st percentile (list)
Multiracial70%30%reading +15 pts, math -9 pts69th percentile (list)
Low-income57%42%reading +6 pts, math +5 pts68th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 4465 US Hwy 60W
City Morganfield
ZIP Code 42437
District 2105640
NCES School ID 210564001602
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 42437

Understanding the community around Union County Middle School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $60,664
Per Capita Income $28,522
Poverty Rate 13.7%
Households Earning $100K+ 23.6%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 11.0%
High School or Higher 91.7%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $136,900
Median Rent $744
Owner-Occupied 68.7%
Renter-Occupied 31.3%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Union County Middle School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 56.9%
Female 43.2%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 82.0%
Black 7.4%
Two or More Races 6.6%
Hispanic/Latino 3.6%
Asian 0.5%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 394
Teachers (FTE) 32.5
Student:Teacher Ratio 12.1:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Union County Middle School?
Union County Middle School has a Repit School Score of 44 out of 100, earning a grade of D. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Union County Middle School?
Union County Middle School has 394 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.1:1.
What grades does Union County Middle School serve?
Union County Middle School serves grades 06 – 08 and is classified as a Middle. This is a public school.
How much funding does Union County Middle School receive per student?
Union County Middle School receives $17,276 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Union County Middle School in 42437 ▼
Avg Home Value
$167,152
Avg Monthly Rent
$846
1-Year Change
+6.0%
% Renters
31.3%

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026