East Union Middle School

6010 W Marshville Blvd
Marshville, NC 28103
(School attendance zone shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 669 students in grades 6-8, East Union Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 39% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 36% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 669 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 76%
  • : Bottom 50% in NC
  • : 39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 36% (Btm 50%)
  • : 64% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

East Union Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:

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School Overview

East Union Middle School's student population of 669 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has declined by 21% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
669 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

East Union Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of East Union Middle School is 0.69, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (NC)
#1941 out of 2617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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39%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of East Union Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
36%
50%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of East Union Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
64%
63%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of East Union Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
1%
4%
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Hispanic
42%
20%
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Black
29%
25%
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White
24%
44%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in North Carolina.
0.69
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
57%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in East Union Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is East Union Middle School's ranking?
East Union Middle School is ranked #1941 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 36% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend East Union Middle School?
669 students attend East Union Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of East Union Middle School students are Hispanic, 29% of students are Black, 24% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of East Union Middle School?
East Union Middle School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does East Union Middle School offer ?
East Union Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is East Union Middle School part of?
East Union Middle School is part of Union County School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 669 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 76%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 36% (Btm 50%)
  • : 64% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

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