Union Middle

Wise County Public Schools
3137 Second Avenue East
Big Stone Gap, VA 24219
561 Students
Middle School 5th - 8th
School Overview
Union Middle School is a public middle school located in Big Stone Gap, Virginia, serving students within the Wise County Public Schools district. Situated in the scenic Appalachian region, the school is dedicated to fostering an environment that encourages academic growth, character development, and community engagement for students in the middle grades. As part of the Wise County school system, the institution focuses on providing a comprehensive curriculum that prepares students for the transition to high school while addressing their unique developmental needs.

The school emphasizes a supportive educational atmosphere, utilizing resources to help students navigate the challenges of early adolescence. Through its website, the school maintains communication with parents and the community regarding academic expectations, extracurricular opportunities, and district-wide initiatives. By balancing core academic subjects with opportunities for personal development, Union Middle School aims to cultivate a sense of school pride and student success within the Big Stone Gap community.
561
Total Students
46.5
Full-Time Teachers
12.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
93.8%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    522 (93.0%)
  • Two or More
    14 (2.5%)
  • Hispanic
    13 (2.3%)
  • Black
    10 (1.8%)
  • Pacific Islander
    2 (0.4%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Middle School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status: No
District: Wise County Public Schools
Phone: (276)523-0195
Website: http://www.wise.k12.va.us/pvm/Default.htm
Grade Range: 5th - 8th
Total Students: 561
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 46.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 12.1
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 526
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 5 141
Grade 6 137
Grade 7 132
Grade 8 151
Gender Ratio