51爆料

Union City School District

3912 Bergen Turnpike
Union City, NJ 07087
(District boundaries shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Union City School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New Jersey for:

Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 14 public schools serving 11,588 students in Union City School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
51爆料s in Union City School District have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public school average of 62% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (NJ)
# Schools
14 Schools
2,573 Schools
# Students
11,588 Students
1,360,617 Students
# Teachers
715 Teachers
116,573 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Union City 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 91% has increased from 85% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (NJ)
#374 out of 650 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
29%
36%
51%
49%
11%
23%
91%
85%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.10
0.72
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
10%
% Hispanic
95%
34%
% Black
2%
15%
% White
2%
38%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $27,425 is higher than the state median of $26,931. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $27,191 is higher than the state median of $25,828. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (NJ)
Total Revenue
$318 MM
$36,642 MM
Spending
$315 MM
$35,142 MM
Revenue / Student
$27,425
$26,931
Spending / Student
$27,191
$25,828

Best Union City School District 51爆料s (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Sara M. Gilmore Academy
(Math: 71% | Reading: 93%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1700 Kerrigan Avenue
Union City, NJ 07087
(201) 348-5851
Grades: 1-8
| 394 students
Rank: #22.
Jose Marti Stem Academy
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1800 Summit Ave
Union City, NJ 07087
(201) 348-5400
Grades: 9-12
| 588 students
Rank: #33.
Emerson Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
318 - 18th Street
Union City, NJ 07087
(201) 348-5900
Grades: 6-8
| 1,023 students
Rank: #44.
Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
3400 Palisade Avenue
Union City, NJ 07087
(201) 348-5960
Grades: PK-4
| 316 students
Rank: #55.
Theodore Roosevelt Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
4507 Hudson Ave
Union City, NJ 07087
(201) 348-5971
Grades: K-6
| 881 students
Rank: #66.
Colin Powell Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1500 New York Avenue
Union City, NJ 07087
(201) 351-5165
Grades: K-5
| 702 students
Rank: #77.
Union Hill Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
3800 Hudson Ave
Union City, NJ 07087
(201) 348-5936
Grades: 7-8
| 902 students
Rank: #88.
Robert Waters Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2800 Summit Ave
Union City, NJ 07087
(201) 348-5925
Grades: PK-6
| 1,019 students
Rank: #99.
Thomas A Edison Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
507 West St
Union City, NJ 07087
(201) 348-5965
Grades: PK-6
| 779 students
Rank: #1010.
Veterans' Memorial Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1401 Central Avenue
Union City, NJ 07087
(201) 348-2737
Grades: PK-5
| 531 students
Rank: #1111.
George Washington Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
3905 New York Ave
Union City, NJ 07087
(201) 348-5829
Grades: K-6
| 761 students
Rank: #1212.
Union City High School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2500 Kennedy Blvd
Union City, NJ 07087
(201) 330-8678
Grades: 9-12
| 3,089 students
Rank: #1313.
Hudson Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
167 19th St
Union City, NJ 07087
(201) 624-9800
Grades: PK-3
| 300 students
2200 Kennedy Blvd
Union City, NJ 07087
(201) 271-2311
Grades: PK-K
| 303 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Union City School District?
Union City School District manages 14 public schools serving 11,588 students.
What is the rank of Union City School District?
Union City School District is ranked #373 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: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Union City School District?
95% of Union City School District students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Union City School District?
Union City School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 12:1.
What is Union City School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $27,191 is higher than the state median of $25,828. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 14 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 11,588 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • : 91% (Top 50% in NJ)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 51% (Top 50%)
  • : 11% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

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