Union School vs Alfred S. Faust Middle School
Union School has a higher overall rating of 8.8/10 compared to 7.8/10. Union School is significantly larger with 384 students, about 1.7× the size of Alfred S. Faust Middle School (232). In math proficiency, Union School leads at 58.0%.
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.
Union School
Rutherford, NJ
8.8/10
Middle School7th – 8th
384 students
Alfred S. Faust Middle School
East Rutherford, NJ
7.8/10
Middle School6th – 8th
232 students
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| Metric | Union School | Alfred S. Faust Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 8.8 / 10 | 7.8 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 9.1 | 8.8 |
| Growth Score | 9.3 | 5.7 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 6.2% | 55.2% |
| Environment Score | 7.7 | 9.6 |
| State Rank | #93 of 2,466 | #464 of 2,466 |
| State Percentile | 96th | 81th |
Test Scores
| Subject | Union School | Alfred S. Faust Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 58.0% | 47.0% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 80.0% | 62.0% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
| Detail | Union School | Alfred S. Faust Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Middle School | Middle School |
| Grades | 7th – 8th | 6th – 8th |
| Enrollment | 384 | 232 |
| Student-Teacher Ratio | 9.8:1 | 9.3:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 6.2% | 55.2% |
| District | Rutherford School District | East Rutherford School District |
| City | Rutherford | East Rutherford |
Neighborhood
| Metric | Rutherford (07070) | East Rutherford (07073) |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $136,069 | $91,789 |
| Median Home Value | $580,800 | $453,500 |
| Median Rent | $1,859 | $1,867 |
| College Educated (Bachelor's+) | 58.8% | 45.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 4.8% | 7.4% |
| Avg Commute | 35 min | 33 min |