Union City School District
School District · Union City, New Jersey
Avg Rating
7.3
out of 10
Schools
14
10 elem, 2 mid, 2 high
Enrollment
12,797
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
Avg Rating
7.3
out of 10
Schools
14
10 elem, 2 mid, 2 high
Enrollment
12,797
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
Evaluating Union City School District?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Union City 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.
Jose Marti Stem Academy
Union City · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Thomas a Edison Elementary School
Union City · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Sara M. Gilmore Academy
Union City · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
New Jersey rank
#90 of 398
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+1.0
above New Jersey avg
Per-pupil spending
$28,362
+$2,753 vs New Jersey median
District size
12,797 students
Much larger than New Jersey median
The short answer
Union City School District ranks #90 of 398 New Jersey districts by overall school rating. Union City School District's schools with real test data average 7.2/10 across 13 schools. Its top-rated schools are Jose Marti Stem Academy (8.7/10), Thomas a Edison Elementary School (8.5/10), and Sara M. Gilmore Academy (8.4/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 8.5/10 despite 95% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.7 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 Union City School District schools.
Top-Rated Schools in Union City School District
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (13 of 14). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jose Marti Stem Academy | 8.7 / 10 |
| 2 | Thomas a Edison Elementary School | 8.5 / 10 |
| 3 | Sara M. Gilmore Academy | 8.4 / 10 |
| 4 | Hudson Elementary School | 8.4 / 10 |
| 5 | Jefferson Elementary School | 8.1 / 10 |
| 6 | Colin Powell Elementary School | 7.7 / 10 |
| 7 | Robert Waters Elementary School | 7.3 / 10 |
| 8 | Emerson Middle School | 6.9 / 10 |
| 9 | Union Hill Middle School | 6.7 / 10 |
| 10 | Veterans' Memorial Elementary School | 6.6 / 10 |
See all 14 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Union City School District
Union City School District is a Union City, New Jersey school district serving 14 schools.The district educates 12,797 students with a student-teacher ratio of 15:1. District-level spending was $28,362 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 7.3/10, Union City School District is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is Jose Marti Stem Academy, which has a composite score of 8.7/10.
In standardized testing, Union City School District students show an average math proficiency of 45.4% and ELA proficiency of 53.5%.
The district includes 10 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 2 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Union City School District, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Union City School District with test data.
Schools in Union City School District
14 schoolsElementary Schools10
Middle Schools2
High Schools2
District Details
- State
- New Jersey
- City
- Union City
- Total Enrollment
- 12,797
- Teachers (FTE)
- 853
- District spending per student
- $28,362NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 30.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Union City School District?
Union City School District has 14 schools in total — 10 elementary, 2 middle, and 2 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Union City School District?
The average composite rating for Union City School District is 7.3/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in Union City School District?
Union City School District's district-level spending was $28,362 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Union City School District?
The average student-teacher ratio in Union City School District is 15:1.
What is the top-rated school in Union City School District?
Jose Marti Stem Academy is the highest-rated school in Union City School District with a composite score of 8.7/10.
What are the test scores in Union City School District?
Across schools in Union City School District with test data, the average math proficiency is 45.4% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 53.5%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Union City School District compare to other districts in New Jersey?
Union City School District has an average school rating of 7.3/10 across 14 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
- 7.3/10
- Math Proficiency
- 45.4%
- ELA Proficiency
- 53.5%
How we rate schools
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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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