Serving 369 students in grades 7-8, Union School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 48% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 71% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 369 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 47%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 48% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 71% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Union School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Student Attention
School Overview
Union School's student population of 369 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
369 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Union School ranks within the top 30% of all 2,201 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Union School is 0.64, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#554 out of 2201 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
23%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
14%
10%
Hispanic
25%
33%
Black
3%
15%
White
53%
39%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
2%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Union School's ranking?
Union School is ranked #554 out of 2,201 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in New Jersey.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
48% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% NJ state average), while 71% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Union School?
369 students attend Union School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Union School students are White, 25% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Union School?
Union School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Union School offer ?
Union School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Union School part of?
Union School is part of Rutherford School District.
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