Kawameeh Middle School

490 David Terrace
Union, NJ 07083
6/
10
Top 50%
Serving 729 students in grades 5-8, Kawameeh Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 32% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 59% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 5-8
  • Enrollment: 729 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 81%
  • : Top 50% in NJ
  • : 32% (Btm 50%)
  • : 59% (Top 50%)
  • : 16% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Kawameeh Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Kawameeh Middle School's student population of 729 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 58 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
Total Students
729 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
58 teachers
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School Rankings

Kawameeh Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,201 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Kawameeh Middle School is 0.72, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (NJ)
#984 out of 2201 schools
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Kawameeh Middle School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
32%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Kawameeh Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
59%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Kawameeh Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of New Jersey by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
16%
23%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Kawameeh Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
9%
10%
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Hispanic
34%
34%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Kawameeh Middle School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
35%
15%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Kawameeh Middle School and the percentage of Black public school students in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
19%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Kawameeh Middle School and the percentage of White public school students in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Kawameeh Middle School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Kawameeh Middle School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in New Jersey.
0.72
This chart displays the diversity score of Kawameeh Middle School and the public school average diversity score of New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
32%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Kawameeh Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Kawameeh Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Kawameeh Middle School's ranking?
Kawameeh Middle School is ranked #984 out of 2,201 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Kawameeh Middle School often compared to?
Kawameeh Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Burnet Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
32% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% NJ state average), while 59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Kawameeh Middle School?
729 students attend Kawameeh Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
35% of Kawameeh Middle School students are Black, 34% of students are Hispanic, 19% of students are White, 9% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Kawameeh Middle School?
Kawameeh Middle School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Kawameeh Middle School offer ?
Kawameeh Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8
What school district is Kawameeh Middle School part of?
Kawameeh Middle School is part of Township Of Union School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 5-8
  • Enrollment: 729 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 81%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 32% (Btm 50%)
  • : 59% (Top 50%)
  • : 16% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

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