Top Rankings
Township Of Union School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 7,796 students in Township Of Union School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
Public Schools in Township Of Union School District have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New Jersey public school average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NJ)
# Schools
10 Schools
2,573 Schools
# Students
7,796 Students
1,360,617 Students
# Teachers
595 Teachers
116,573 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
Township Of Union School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 646 school districts in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 81% has decreased from 93% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#455 out of 650 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
23%
Graduation Rate
81%
85%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.70
0.72
# American Indian Students
15 Students
2,837 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
629 Students
141,451 Students
% Asian Students
8%
10%
# Hispanic Students
2,390 Students
458,869 Students
% Hispanic Students
31%
34%
# Black Students
3,279 Students
195,970 Students
% Black Students
42%
15%
# White Students
1,206 Students
515,021 Students
% White Students
16%
38%
# Hawaiian Students
24 Students
2,719 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
253 Students
42,985 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
541
61,597
# Students in K Grade:
516
91,086
# Students in 1st Grade:
515
93,943
# Students in 2nd Grade:
532
96,713
# Students in 3rd Grade:
530
95,865
# Students in 4th Grade:
542
97,373
# Students in 5th Grade:
569
98,202
# Students in 6th Grade:
538
99,575
# Students in 7th Grade:
573
100,830
# Students in 8th Grade:
577
101,895
# Students in 9th Grade:
567
107,031
# Students in 10th Grade:
593
106,285
# Students in 11th Grade:
1,170
106,937
# Students in 12th Grade:
33
103,061
# Ungraded Students:
-
224
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $21,830 in this school district is less than the state median of $26,931. The school district revenue/student has declined by 8% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $21,309 is less than the state median of $25,828. The school district spending/student has declined by 8% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$170 MM
$36,642 MM
Spending
$166 MM
$35,142 MM
Revenue / Student
$21,830
$26,931
Spending / Student
$21,309
$25,828
Best Township Of Union School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Washington Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
301 Washington Avenue
Union, NJ 07083
(908) 851-6460
Union, NJ 07083
(908) 851-6460
Grades: PK-4
| 573 students
Rank: #22.
Kawameeh Middle School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
490 David Terrace
Union, NJ 07083
(908) 851-6570
Union, NJ 07083
(908) 851-6570
Grades: 5-8
| 729 students
Rank: #33.
Livingston Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
960 Midland Blvd
Union, NJ 07083
(908) 851-6440
Union, NJ 07083
(908) 851-6440
Grades: PK-4
| 480 students
Rank: #44.
Connecticut Farms Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
875 Stuyvesant Avenue
Union, NJ 07083
(908) 851-6470
Union, NJ 07083
(908) 851-6470
Grades: PK-5
| 425 students
Rank: #55.
Hannah Caldwell Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1120 Commerce Avenue
Union, NJ 07083
(908) 206-6101
Union, NJ 07083
(908) 206-6101
Grades: PK-4
| 809 students
Rank: #66.
Battle Hill Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2600 Killian Place
Union, NJ 07083
(908) 851-6480
Union, NJ 07083
(908) 851-6480
Grades: PK-4
| 424 students
Rank: #77.
Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
155 Hilton Avenue
Union, NJ 07083
(908) 851-6560
Union, NJ 07083
(908) 851-6560
Grades: 5
| 569 students
Rank: #88.
Burnet Middle School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1000 Caldwell Avenue
Union, NJ 07083
(908) 851-6490
Union, NJ 07083
(908) 851-6490
Grades: 5-8
| 959 students
Rank: #99.
Union High School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2350 North Third Street
Union, NJ 07083
(908) 851-6500
Union, NJ 07083
(908) 851-6500
Grades: 9-12
| 2,363 students
Rank: #1010.
Franklin Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1500 Lindy Terrace
Union, NJ 07083
(908) 851-6450
Union, NJ 07083
(908) 851-6450
Grades: PK-4
| 465 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Township Of Union School District?
Township Of Union School District manages 10 public schools serving 7,796 students.
What is the rank of Township Of Union School District?
Township Of Union School District is ranked #450 out of 646 school districts in New Jersey (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of New Jersey school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Township Of Union School District?
42% of Township Of Union School District students are Black, 31% of students are Hispanic, 16% of students are White, 8% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Township Of Union School District?
Township Of Union School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 12:1.
What is Township Of Union School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $21,309 is less than the state median of $25,828. The school district spending/student has declined by 8% over four school years.
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