Serving 475 students in grades 5-8, Union City Middle School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 47% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 5-8
- Enrollment: 475 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 54%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 47% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 39% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Union City Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Union City Middle School's student population of 475 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has grown by 47% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
Total Students
475 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Union City Middle School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,761 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Union City Middle School is 0.67, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#402 out of 1761 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
15%
15%
Black
32%
21%
White
46%
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Union City Middle School's ranking?
Union City Middle School is ranked #402 out of 1,761 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Union City Middle School often compared to?
Union City Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Union City Elementary School, Union City High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
47% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% TN state average), while 39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend Union City Middle School?
475 students attend Union City Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Union City Middle School students are White, 32% of students are Black, 15% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Union City Middle School?
Union City Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Union City Middle School offer ?
Union City Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8
What school district is Union City Middle School part of?
Union City Middle School is part of Union City School District.
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