Union County Middle School

Union Co/Clg Corner Joint Sch Dist
488 SR 44 E
Liberty, IN 47353
277 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Union County Middle School, located at 488 SR 44 E in Liberty, Indiana, serves as a central educational hub for students in the Union County community. As part of the Union County College Corner Joint School District, the school is dedicated to bridging the transition between elementary and high school by providing a balanced environment that emphasizes both academic achievement and personal development. The facility functions as a key pillar for local families, striving to create a supportive atmosphere where students are encouraged to engage in their studies while developing the social skills necessary for their future educational endeavors.

Beyond its core curriculum, Union County Middle School plays an active role in the small-town community of Liberty. The school focuses on fostering a sense of belonging and school spirit, often integrating extracurricular activities and athletics to help students explore their interests and talents. By prioritizing a structured yet nurturing learning environment, the institution aims to prepare its middle-grade students for the challenges of secondary education, ensuring they leave the middle school level with the foundational knowledge and character traits required for long-term success.
277
Total Students
20.0
Full-Time Teachers
13.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
56.3%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    267 (96.4 %)
  • Two or More
    6 (2.2 %)
  • Hispanic
    4 (1.4 %)
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 Co/Clg Corner Joint Sch Dist
Phone: (765)458-7438
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 277
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 20.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 13.8
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 123
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 33

* 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 6 105
Grade 7 79
Grade 8 93
Gender Ratio