Union Grove Middle School

334 South Old Grey Ridge RD
Friendsville, TN 37737

ugms.blountk12.org

623 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Union Grove Middle School is a public school located in the rural community of Friendsville, Tennessee, serving students within the Blount County School District. As a middle school institution, it focuses on the academic, social, and emotional development of students typically in grades 6 through 8. The school functions as part of a larger district-wide effort to provide a structured educational environment that balances core curriculum requirements with preparation for the transition to high school.

The school’s location on South Old Grey Ridge Road places it in a community-oriented setting that emphasizes local involvement and a supportive atmosphere. Like other schools within the Blount County system, Union Grove Middle School utilizes district resources to provide a standard educational experience, often supported by extracurricular programs, athletics, and clubs intended to foster student engagement. For families and community members, the school serves as a central hub for adolescent learning and development in the Friendsville area.

623

Total Students

39.7

Full-Time Teachers

15.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Union Grove Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	508
Hispanic	70
Black	11
Asian	4
Two or More	29
Pacific Islander	1

White
508 (81.5%)
Hispanic
70 (11.2%)
Two or More
29 (4.7%)
Black
11 (1.8%)
Asian
4 (0.6%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2%)

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:	Blount County
Phone:	(865)980-1320
Website:	http://ugms.blountk12.org
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	623
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	39.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
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 6 215

Grade 7 211

Grade 8 197