Union School vs Thomas Jefferson Middle School
Union School has a higher overall rating of 8.8/10 compared to 7.1/10. Thomas Jefferson Middle School is significantly larger with 705 students, about 1.8× the size of Union School (384). 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
Thomas Jefferson Middle School
Lodi, NJ
7.1/10
Middle School6th – 8th
705 students
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| Metric | Union School | Thomas Jefferson Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 8.8 / 10 | 7.1 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 9.1 | 9.1 |
| Growth Score | 9.3 | 6.9 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 6.2% | 58.4% |
| Environment Score | 7.7 | 4.6 |
| State Rank | #93 of 2,466 | #868 of 2,466 |
| State Percentile | 96th | 65th |
Test Scores
| Subject | Union School | Thomas Jefferson Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 58.0% | 55.0% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 80.0% | 85.0% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
| Detail | Union School | Thomas Jefferson Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Middle School | Middle School |
| Grades | 7th – 8th | 6th – 8th |
| Enrollment | 384 | 705 |
| Student-Teacher Ratio | 9.8:1 | 11.8:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 6.2% | 58.4% |
| District | Rutherford School District | Lodi School District |
| City | Rutherford | Lodi |
Neighborhood
| Metric | Rutherford (07070) | Lodi (07644) |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $136,069 | $84,570 |
| Median Home Value | $580,800 | $449,200 |
| Median Rent | $1,859 | $1,675 |
| College Educated (Bachelor's+) | 58.8% | 28.2% |
| Poverty Rate | 4.8% | 16.0% |
| Avg Commute | 35 min | 27 min |