Township of Union School District
School District · Union, New Jersey
Avg Rating
5.8
out of 10
Schools
10
6 elem, 3 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$21,824
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.3:1
Avg Rating
5.8
out of 10
Schools
10
6 elem, 3 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$21,824
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.3:1
Evaluating Township of Union School District?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Township of Union School District as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Connecticut Farms Elementary
Union · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Washington Elementary
Union · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Kawameeh Middle School
Union · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
New Jersey rank
#301 of 398
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.6
below New Jersey avg
Per-pupil spending
$21,824
$3,785 vs New Jersey median
District size
7,970 students
Much larger than New Jersey median
The short answer
Township of Union School District ranks #301 of 398 New Jersey districts by overall school rating. Township of Union School District's schools with real test data average 5.8/10 across 10 schools. Its top-rated schools are Connecticut Farms Elementary (7.7/10), Washington Elementary (7.5/10), and Kawameeh Middle School (7.2/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 7.7/10 despite 36% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.9 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Township of Union School District schools.
Top-Rated Schools in Township of Union School District
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (10 of 10). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Connecticut Farms Elementary | 7.7 / 10 |
| 2 | Washington Elementary | 7.5 / 10 |
| 3 | Kawameeh Middle School | 7.2 / 10 |
| 4 | Battle Hill Elementary | 7.1 / 10 |
| 5 | Franklin Elementary | 6.9 / 10 |
| 6 | Burnet Middle School | 5.5 / 10 |
| 7 | Livingston Elementary | 4.6 / 10 |
| 8 | Hannah Caldwell Elementary | 4.0 / 10 |
| 9 | Union High School | 3.9 / 10 |
| 10 | Jefferson Elementary | 3.8 / 10 |
See all 10 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Township of Union School District
Township of Union School District is a Union, New Jersey school district serving 10 schools. The district educates 7,970 students with a student-teacher ratio of 13.3:1. The district invests $21,824 per student annually.
With an average rating of 5.8/10, Township of Union School District demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Connecticut Farms Elementary, which has a composite score of 7.7/10.
In standardized testing, Township of Union School District students show an average math proficiency of 46.5% and ELA proficiency of 53.3%.
The district includes 6 elementary schools , 3 middle schools , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Township of Union School District, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Township of Union School District with test data.
Schools in Township of Union School District
10 schools Elementary Schools 6
Middle Schools 3
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- New Jersey
- City
- Union
- Total Enrollment
- 7,970
- Teachers (FTE)
- 601
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Township of Union School District?
Township of Union School District has 10 schools in total — 6 elementary, 3 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Township of Union School District?
The average composite rating for Township of Union School District is 5.8/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Township of Union School District?
Township of Union School District spends $21,824 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Township of Union School District?
The average student-teacher ratio in Township of Union School District is 13.3:1.
What is the top-rated school in Township of Union School District?
Connecticut Farms Elementary is the highest-rated school in Township of Union School District with a composite score of 7.7/10.
What are the test scores in Township of Union School District?
Across schools in Township of Union School District with test data, the average math proficiency is 46.5% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 53.3%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Township of Union School District compare to other districts in New Jersey?
Township of Union School District has an average school rating of 5.8/10 across 10 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in New Jersey by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 5.8/10
- Math Proficiency
- 46.5%
- ELA Proficiency
- 53.3%
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, New Jersey Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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