UNION MIDDLE SCHOOL
Union Middle is a public middle school that is part of the Wise County Public Schools school district, located in Big Stone Gap, VA with about 606 students offering grade levels from 5th Grade to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 41 teachers, Union Middle has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
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.
For more information, contact Union Middle at (276) 523-0195 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Big Stone Gap, VA 24219
(276) 523-0195
UNION MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public school in Big Stone Gap, VA with about 606 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Virginia
School Details
- Level:
- Middle School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Wise County Public Schools
- Total Students:
- 606
- Teachers:
- 41.04
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 606 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending UNION MIDDLE SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 92% of the student body.
- White
- 92.1%
- Black or African American
- 4.5%
- Two or more races
- 1.8%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 1.0%
- Asian
- 0.3%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.2%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.2%
- Female
- 45.4%
- Male
- 54.6%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.