Union Township Middle School

333 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Union Township Middle School, located in Valparaiso, Indiana, serves as a key educational institution within the Union Township School Corporation. The school is situated in a semi-rural area at 599 W 300 N, fostering a community-focused environment that prioritizes academic growth and personal development for students in the middle grades. As part of a smaller school district, the institution is known for maintaining a close-knit atmosphere where educators and staff work to provide personalized attention, helping students transition effectively from elementary education to the more rigorous demands of high school.

Beyond its core academic curriculum, Union Township Middle School emphasizes a well-rounded educational experience by offering various extracurricular activities, athletics, and clubs. These programs are designed to encourage student engagement, leadership, and social development. With a commitment to fostering a supportive and safe learning climate, the school aims to prepare its students for future success while upholding the values and expectations of the surrounding Valparaiso community.

333

Total Students

23.5

Full-Time Teachers

14.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

26.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Union Township Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	267
Hispanic	49
Black	9
Asian	1
Two or More	7

White
267 (80.2%)
Hispanic
49 (14.7%)
Black
9 (2.7%)
Two or More
7 (2.1%)
Asian
1 (0.3%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Union Township School Corp
Phone:	(219)759-2562
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	333
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	23.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	61
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	28

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 118

Grade 7 113

Grade 8 102