Union City Middle School

Union City
1111 High School DR
Union City, TN 38261
438 Students
Middle School 5th - 8th
School Overview
Union City Middle School, located at 1111 High School Drive in Union City, Tennessee, serves as a key academic institution within the Union City School District. Operating under the district’s "Tornado" identity, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that prepares students for the transition to high school. The middle school curriculum is designed to balance core academic subjects with opportunities for personal growth, emphasizing both scholastic achievement and the development of essential life skills.

As part of a community-focused district, the school leverages its proximity to the local high school to create a cohesive educational pipeline for students in the area. The school’s digital presence, hosted at [tornadotouch.net](http://www.tornadotouch.net), serves as a central hub for parents and students to access information regarding academic calendars, extracurricular activities, and district news. By maintaining a strong connection with the local community, Union City Middle School strives to cultivate a culture of excellence and school spirit while addressing the unique developmental needs of its middle-grade student body.
438
Total Students
30.5
Full-Time Teachers
14.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    197 (45.0%)
  • Black
    131 (29.9%)
  • Hispanic
    72 (16.4%)
  • Two or More
    32 (7.3%)
  • Asian
    4 (0.9%)
  • American Indian
    2 (0.5%)
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 City
Phone: (731)885-2901
Website: http://www.tornadotouch.net
Grade Range: 5th - 8th
Total Students: 438
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 30.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 14.4
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (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 5 99
Grade 6 115
Grade 7 105
Grade 8 119
Gender Ratio