Union 8Th Grade Ctr

Union 8th Grade Center is a public middle school that only serves 8th graders and has about 1,185 students. The school has about 19 students for every teacher, and its goal is to get students ready for the academic and social demands of high school. The campus has a lot of different races and ethnicities, which is in line with the Union Public Schools district profile. The school has a curriculum that focuses on mastering grade-level material, getting ready for college, and reinforcing skills. Electives and enrichment opportunities support core subjects. Based on the reported performance data, about 17% of students are good at math and 18% are good at reading. Union 8th Grade Center is in a well-established suburban area with stable housing prices, which means it has access to a lot of district resources. The school's strengths are its focused grade-level structure, its plans for students to move up to the next grade, and its focus on helping students grow before they start high school, making it one of the top schools in Oklahoma

The 2025–2026 Teacher of the Year at Union 8th Grade Center is Bates Worbes, highlighting excellent instruction and dedication at the school. Students of the Month for December (e.g., Hatziri Diaz and Shemar Seals) were announced, which recognizes individual student effort and achievement

Q1. Does the school give students chances to be leaders?

Answer. Students can join service activities and groups for leaders.

Q2. Do you offer academic counseling services?

Counselors help with planning for school and giving personal advice.

Q3. What does the school do to help students get ready for future academic changes?

Ans. Advisory programs teach you how to be ready and set goals.

Q4. Do teachers use technology tools every day?

Digital resources help with learning and homework in the classroom.

Q5. Does the school want students to take responsibility?

Ans. Classroom and school expectations stress responsibility.