Union Middle
Big Stone Gap, VA · Middle School · Grades 5-8
Performance Overview
About This School
Union Middle is a middle school located in Big Stone Gap, Virginia. The school serves 583 students in grades 5-8.
With a DataScore of 44/100 (D), Union Middle performs below the state average for Virginia. Notably, the school is on an upward trend, showing meaningful improvement over the past three years.
89% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating the school serves a predominantly low-income community. DataScores measure outcomes regardless of demographics — what matters is how students perform and whether they're improving.
Frequently Asked Questions
Union Middle has a DataScore of 44/100 (Grade D), based on academic proficiency (35%), growth trend (30%), and resource access (35%). This measures actual student outcomes, not school inputs.
Union Middle has 583 students enrolled in grades 5-8. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.0:1.
Yes, Union Middle is on an upward trend with a 3-year growth score of +22, showing meaningful academic improvement.
The DataScore (0-100, A-F) grades every US public school based on academic outcomes: proficiency rates (35%), 3-year growth trend (30%), graduation rate for high schools (20%), and resource access (15%). Unlike other ratings, it focuses on what students actually achieve.
Union Middle is part of the Wise County Public Schools in Big Stone Gap, Virginia. You can view all schools in this district and compare their performance on the district page.
DataScore is calculated from NCES proficiency rates, 3-year growth trends, graduation rates (high schools), and resource access indicators.