Union County Educational Services Commission School District
School District · Westfield, New Jersey
Avg Rating
6.0
out of 10
Schools
6
1 elem, 4 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$283,692
Avg Rating
6.0
out of 10
Schools
6
1 elem, 4 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$283,692
Evaluating Union County Educational Services Commission?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Union County Educational Services Commission 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.
Hillcrest Academy-north
Scotch Plains · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Hillcrest Academy-south
Westfield · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Lamberts Mill Academy
Westfield · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
New Jersey rank
#276 of 398
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.4
below New Jersey avg
Per-pupil spending
$283,692
+$258,083 vs New Jersey median
District size
0 students
Smaller than New Jersey median
The short answer
Union County Educational Services Commission ranks #276 of 398 New Jersey districts by overall school rating. Union County Educational Services Commission's schools with real test data average 5.0/10 across 3 schools. Its top-rated schools are Hillcrest Academy-north (5.1/10), Hillcrest Academy-south (5.0/10), and Lamberts Mill Academy (4.8/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Union County Educational Services Commission
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (3 of 6). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hillcrest Academy-north | 5.1 / 10 |
| 2 | Hillcrest Academy-south | 5.0 / 10 |
| 3 | Lamberts Mill Academy | 4.8 / 10 |
See all 6 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Union County Educational Services Commission
Union County Educational Services Commission is a Westfield, New Jersey school district serving 6 schools. 0. The district invests $283,692 per student annually.
With an average rating of 6.0/10, Union County Educational Services Commission demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Hillcrest Academy-north, which has a composite score of 5.1/10.
In standardized testing, Union County Educational Services Commission students show an average math proficiency of 17.3% and ELA proficiency of 24.5%.
The district includes 1 elementary school , and 4 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Union County Educational Services Commission, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Union County Educational Services Commission with test data.
Schools in Union County Educational Services Commission
6 schools Elementary Schools 1
High Schools 4
Other Schools 1
District Details
- State
- New Jersey
- City
- Westfield
- Teachers (FTE)
- 76
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Union County Educational Services Commission?
Union County Educational Services Commission has 6 schools in total — 1 elementary, and 4 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Union County Educational Services Commission?
The average composite rating for Union County Educational Services Commission is 6.0/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Union County Educational Services Commission?
Union County Educational Services Commission spends $283,692 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Union County Educational Services Commission?
Student-teacher ratio data for Union County Educational Services Commission is not currently available.
What is the top-rated school in Union County Educational Services Commission?
Hillcrest Academy-north is the highest-rated school in Union County Educational Services Commission with a composite score of 5.1/10.
What are the test scores in Union County Educational Services Commission?
Across schools in Union County Educational Services Commission with test data, the average math proficiency is 17.3% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 24.5%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Union County Educational Services Commission compare to other districts in New Jersey?
Union County Educational Services Commission has an average school rating of 6.0/10 across 6 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
- 6.0/10
- Math Proficiency
- 17.3%
- ELA Proficiency
- 24.5%
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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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