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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 2024-25 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 7,600 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 83% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New Jersey public school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NJ)
# Schools
10 Schools
2,562 Schools
# Students
7,600 Students
1,349,863 Students
# Teachers
579 Teachers
115,897 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
Township Of Union School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 648 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
0.71
0.72
# American Indian Students
14 Students
2,677 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
611 Students
140,107 Students
% Asian Students
8%
10%
# Hispanic Students
2,254 Students
442,102 Students
% Hispanic Students
30%
33%
# Black Students
3,198 Students
195,286 Students
% Black Students
42%
15%
# White Students
1,257 Students
525,514 Students
% White Students
17%
39%
# Hawaiian Students
26 Students
2,905 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
240 Students
40,592 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
422
50,423
# Students in K Grade:
476
85,815
# Students in 1st Grade:
493
91,199
# Students in 2nd Grade:
501
90,270
# Students in 3rd Grade:
501
91,628
# Students in 4th Grade:
535
92,313
# Students in 5th Grade:
515
93,652
# Students in 6th Grade:
535
95,366
# Students in 7th Grade:
555
96,631
# Students in 8th Grade:
561
100,013
# Students in 9th Grade:
569
104,594
# Students in 10th Grade:
611
104,719
# Students in 11th Grade:
557
99,186
# Students in 12th Grade:
526
97,576
# Ungraded Students:
243
56,478
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $22,393 in this school district is less than the state median of $27,145. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $21,859 is less than the state median of $26,033. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$170 MM
$36,642 MM
Spending
$166 MM
$35,142 MM
Revenue / Student
$22,393
$27,145
Spending / Student
$21,859
$26,033
Best Township Of Union School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Washington Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 572 students
Rank: #22.
Kawameeh Middle School
Magnet 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
| 710 students
Rank: #33.
Livingston Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 465 students
Rank: #44.
Connecticut Farms Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 420 students
Rank: #55.
Hannah Caldwell Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 779 students
Rank: #66.
Battle Hill Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 385 students
Rank: #77.
Jefferson Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 528 students
Rank: #88.
Burnet Middle School
Magnet 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
| 981 students
Rank: #99.
Union High School
Magnet 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
| 2,308 students
Rank: #1010.
Franklin Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 452 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Township Of Union School District?
Township Of Union School District manages 10 public schools serving 7,600 students.
What is the rank of Township Of Union School District?
Township Of Union School District is ranked #452 out of 648 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, 30% of students are Hispanic, 17% 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 $21,859 is less than the state median of $26,033. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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