Union Middle School

Union Public School District
115 James Street
Union, MS 39365
286 Students
Middle School 5th - 8th
School Overview
Union Middle School, located at 115 James St in Union, Mississippi, serves as a key academic institution within the Union Public School District. As a middle-level school, it focuses on bridging the gap between elementary education and high school, providing a structured learning environment tailored to the developmental needs of young adolescents. The school is deeply integrated into the local community, operating under the "Yellowjackets" mascot, which fosters a strong sense of school spirit and identity among its students, staff, and families.

Academically, the school emphasizes a comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare students for the challenges of secondary education while promoting social and emotional growth. By visiting their official website at http://unionyellowjackets.org, families and community members can access essential information regarding school policies, academic calendars, extracurricular activities, and district news. Overall, Union Middle School remains a focal point of the town’s educational efforts, committed to supporting student success through collaborative engagement and a supportive school culture.
286
Total Students
20.1
Full-Time Teachers
14.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
99.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    211 (73.8%)
  • Black
    62 (21.7%)
  • Two or More
    7 (2.4%)
  • Hispanic
    6 (2.1%)
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 Public School District
Phone: (601)774-5303
Website: http://www.unionyellowjackets.org
Grade Range: 5th - 8th
Total Students: 286
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 20.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 14.2
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Provision 2
Qualified Free Lunch: 283
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0

* 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 5 65
Grade 6 78
Grade 7 71
Grade 8 72
Gender Ratio