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#979 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Top 40% in state
Emerson Middle School
Middle School · Union City School District · Union City, NJ
An Union City School District middle school where students score 28 points above what's typical for similar communities.
318 - 18th Street, Union City, NJ 07087
- Math 32% vs NJ 33% (2025)
- Reading 65% vs NJ 57% (2025)
- 14.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Emerson Middle School score 48% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 20%).
2025 NJSLA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 21 points since 2021, reaching 48% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 37% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 57% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 40 test records from NJ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
84.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Emerson Middle School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 96Walker's Paradise
- Transit 85Excellent Transit
- Bike 52Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$65,369
Median home value
$446,800
Median rent
$1,489/mo
College educated
28.4%
Homeownership
20.4%
Poverty rate
21.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 07087; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miftaahul Uloom AcademyPrivate · tuition | 8.1private | PK–12 | 0.2 mi | 89 | Compare → |
| Union Hill Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.7 | 7–8 | 0.9 mi | 902 | Compare → |
| Hoboken Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 8.5 | K–12 | 1.3 mi | 299 | Compare → |
| Rising Star AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.5private | PK–12 | 1.4 mi | 216 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Union City School District
- Schools in district
- 14
- Rank in district
- #9 of 14
- District spending per student
- $28,362NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 30.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Emerson Middle School is listed in Union City School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Emerson Middle School
Emerson Middle School is a public middle school in Union City, NJ, part of Union City School District, serving approximately 1,023 students in grades 6th-8th with a 14.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10 and ranks #979 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Emerson Middle School
What grades does Emerson Middle School serve?
Emerson Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Emerson Middle School?
Emerson Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 1,023 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Emerson Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Emerson Middle School is 14.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Emerson Middle School rank in NJ?
Emerson Middle School ranks #979 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Emerson Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Emerson Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Emerson Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Emerson Middle School has 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Emerson Middle School a charter school?
No, Emerson Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Emerson Middle School a Title I school?
No, Emerson Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Emerson Middle School?
84.5% of students at Emerson Middle School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 1,023
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 70
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Hudson County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 17.7%
- Phone
- (201) 348-5900
- Area population (ZIP 07087)
- 66,375
- Area average commute
- 32.9 min
- Area median age
- 37.8
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 NJSLA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 NJSLA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 NJSLA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 NJSLA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- State assessments · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 07087; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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