Union Grove Middle

www.henry.k12.ga.us/UGM

1,069 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Union Grove Middle School, located in McDonough, Georgia, serves as a key educational institution within the Henry County School District. Situated on East Lake Road, the school focuses on providing a comprehensive middle-grades curriculum designed to prepare students for the academic and social challenges of high school. As part of a larger community-focused district, the school places an emphasis on fostering a supportive learning environment that encourages both intellectual growth and personal development for its diverse student body.

Beyond its academic core, Union Grove Middle School is deeply integrated into the local Henry County community. The school maintains a strong commitment to student engagement through various extracurricular activities, athletics, and clubs, which help cultivate well-rounded students. By leveraging its resources and maintaining a partnership with local families and stakeholders, the school strives to uphold the district’s standards of excellence, ensuring that students have access to the tools and guidance necessary for long-term academic success.

1,069

Total Students

54.3

Full-Time Teachers

19.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

39.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Union Grove Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	246
Hispanic	99
Black	578
Asian	69
Two or More	73
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	3

Black
578 (54.1 %)
White
246 (23.0 %)
Hispanic
99 (9.3 %)
Two or More
73 (6.8 %)
Asian
69 (6.5 %)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.3 %)
American Indian
1 (0.1 %)

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:	Henry County
Phone:	(678)583-8978
Website:	http://www.henry.k12.ga.us/UGM
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	1,069
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	54.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	350
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	74

* 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 6 354

Grade 7 354

Grade 8 361