B
Good
71/100

Union Middle School

📚 05 – 08 🏫 School
📍 115 JAMES ST, Union, MS 39365
Overall
B
71/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
A
0.3 grade levels above the U.S. average · 80th percentile in Mississippi
Growth
C+
Students gain 0.86 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 38th percentile
Resources
B+
Class size, funding, school size and type

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

71
Repit Score
out of 100
293
Students
enrolled
14.4:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$12K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%80/1000.3 grade levels above the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%38/100Students gain 0.86 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 0.85 in 2009–19; 48th percentile in Mississippi (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%78/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 25% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with Mississippi schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are +14 points better than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

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

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency50% (+11 pts vs. state avg 39%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency60% (+18 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 Mississippi 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
White57%67%reading +3 pts, math +6 pts75th percentile (list)
Black32%27%reading +7 pts, math -6 pts52nd percentile (list)
Low-income42%52%reading +12 pts, math +14 pts85th 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 115 JAMES ST
City Union
ZIP Code 39365
District 2804380
NCES School ID 280438001327
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 39365

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

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $46,904
Per Capita Income $20,526
Poverty Rate 21.1%
Households Earning $100K+ 15.9%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 11.3%
High School or Higher 79.7%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $95,700
Median Rent $600
Owner-Occupied 75.5%
Renter-Occupied 24.5%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Union Middle School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 55.6%
Female 44.4%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 74.1%
Black 21.2%
Two or More Races 4.4%
Asian 0.3%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 293
Teachers (FTE) 20.3
Student:Teacher Ratio 14.4:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Union Middle School?
Union Middle School has a Repit School Score of 71 out of 100, earning a grade of B. 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 Middle School?
Union Middle School has 293 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.4:1.
What grades does Union Middle School serve?
Union Middle School serves grades 05 – 08 and is classified as a School. This is a public school.
How much funding does Union Middle School receive per student?
Union Middle School receives $11,988 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is around the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Union Middle School in 39365 ▼
Avg Home Value
$151,721
Avg Monthly Rent
$837
1-Year Change
+5.4%
% Renters
24.5%

Other Schools in 39365

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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