Emerson Middle School vs Explore Middle School
Explore Middle School has a higher overall rating of 9.0/10 compared to 6.9/10. Emerson Middle School is significantly larger with 1,023 students, about 6.8× the size of Explore Middle School (151). In math proficiency, Explore Middle School leads at 52.0%.
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.
Emerson Middle School
Union City, NJ
6.9/10
Middle School6th – 8th
1,023 students
Explore Middle School
Jersey City, NJ
9.0/10
Middle School6th – 8th
151 students
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| Metric | Emerson Middle School | Explore Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 6.9 / 10 | 9.0 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 7.9 | 9.7 |
| Growth Score | 7.6 | 7.9 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 84.5% | 17.9% |
| Environment Score | 4.3 | 9.8 |
| State Rank | #1,031 of 2,466 | #52 of 2,466 |
| State Percentile | 58th | 98th |
Test Scores
| Subject | Emerson Middle School | Explore Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 33.0% | 52.0% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 66.0% | 82.0% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
| Detail | Emerson Middle School | Explore Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Middle School | Middle School |
| Grades | 6th – 8th | 6th – 8th |
| Enrollment | 1,023 | 151 |
| Student-Teacher Ratio | 14.6:1 | 10.8:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 84.5% | 17.9% |
| District | Union City School District | Hudson County Schools of Technology School District |
| City | Union City | Jersey City |
Neighborhood
| Metric | Union City (07087) | Jersey City (07302) |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $65,369 | $166,854 |
| Median Home Value | $446,800 | $853,700 |
| Median Rent | $1,489 | $2,960 |
| College Educated (Bachelor's+) | 28.4% | 80.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 21.3% | 7.1% |
| Avg Commute | 33 min | 37 min |