Union Middle

unionmiddle.canyonsdistrict.org/

862 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Union Middle School, located in Sandy, Utah, is a public institution serving students in the Canyons School District. Situated at 615 E 8000 S, the school is dedicated to fostering an environment of academic excellence and personal growth. As part of a district known for its commitment to technology integration and rigorous standards, Union Middle emphasizes preparing students for the transition to high school by offering a diverse curriculum that includes core academic subjects, elective courses, and extracurricular activities designed to engage young learners.

The school community at Union Middle focuses on creating a supportive atmosphere where students are encouraged to develop critical thinking skills, social responsibility, and a sense of belonging. With a strong emphasis on collaboration between educators, parents, and the surrounding Sandy community, the school works to provide a well-rounded educational experience. By utilizing resources provided by the Canyons School District, Union Middle remains focused on its mission to empower students to reach their full potential within a safe and inclusive educational setting.

862

Total Students

39.4

Full-Time Teachers

21.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

38.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Union Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	562
Hispanic	199
Black	9
Asian	14
Two or More	58
American Indian	6
Pacific Islander	14

White
562 (65.2 %)
Hispanic
199 (23.1 %)
Two or More
58 (6.7 %)
Asian
14 (1.6 %)
Pacific Islander
14 (1.6 %)
Black
9 (1.0 %)
American Indian
6 (0.7 %)

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:	Canyons District
Phone:	(801)826-1500
Website:	http://unionmiddle.canyonsdistrict.org/
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	862
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	39.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	277
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	52

* 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 6 299

Grade 7 277

Grade 8 286