Union County Middle School

Union County
4465 US Hwy 60W
Morganfield, KY 42437
437 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Union County Middle School, located in Morganfield, Kentucky, serves as a central hub for adolescent education within the Union County Public Schools district. Situated on US Highway 60W, the school is dedicated to fostering academic growth and personal development for students in the middle grades. The institution emphasizes a supportive learning environment, aiming to bridge the transition from elementary education to high school by providing a comprehensive curriculum that balances core academic subjects with opportunities for elective enrichment.

Beyond its academic offerings, the school plays a vital role in the Morganfield community by encouraging student participation in extracurricular activities, sports, and civic engagement. By focusing on the unique social and emotional needs of middle-school-aged children, Union County Middle School strives to prepare its student body for future success. The school maintains a commitment to excellence, aiming to cultivate well-rounded, responsible citizens through collaboration between dedicated faculty, supportive families, and the local community.
437
Total Students
35.6
Full-Time Teachers
12.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
58.8%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    371 (84.9 %)
  • Two or More
    26 (5.9 %)
  • Black
    24 (5.5 %)
  • Hispanic
    14 (3.2 %)
  • Asian
    1 (0.2 %)
  • American Indian
    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: Union County
Phone: (270)389-0224
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 437
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 35.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 12.3
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 231
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 26

* 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 6 144
Grade 7 148
Grade 8 145
Gender Ratio