John H. Walker Middle School vs Union School
Union School has a higher overall rating of 8.8/10 compared to 6.7/10. John H. Walker Middle School is significantly larger with 625 students, about 1.6× the size of Union School (384). In math proficiency, John H. Walker Middle School leads at 60.0%.
Attendance data is under correction. A public school's existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating shown here may still reflect an unverified attendance input.
John H. Walker Middle School
Nutley, NJ
6.7/10
Middle School7th – 8th
625 students
Union School
Rutherford, NJ
8.8/10
Middle School7th – 8th
384 students
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| Metric | John H. Walker Middle School | Union School |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 6.7 / 10 | 8.8 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 8.6 | 9.1 |
| Growth Score | 6.7 | 9.3 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 16.3% | 6.2% |
| Environment Score | 4.2 | 7.7 |
| State Rank | #1,137 of 2,466 | #93 of 2,466 |
| State Percentile | 54th | 96th |
Test Scores
| Subject | John H. Walker Middle School | Union School |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 60.0% | 58.0% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 76.0% | 80.0% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
| Detail | John H. Walker Middle School | Union School |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Middle School | Middle School |
| Grades | 7th – 8th | 7th – 8th |
| Enrollment | 625 | 384 |
| Student-Teacher Ratio | 12.5:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 16.3% | 6.2% |
| District | Nutley Public School District | Rutherford School District |
| City | Nutley | Rutherford |
Neighborhood
| Metric | Nutley (07110) | Rutherford (07070) |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $115,215 | $136,069 |
| Median Home Value | $489,900 | $580,800 |
| Median Rent | $1,698 | $1,859 |
| College Educated (Bachelor's+) | 50.2% | 58.8% |
| Poverty Rate | 5.8% | 4.8% |
| Avg Commute | 33 min | 35 min |