Excellent
#128 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Top 5% in state
Jose Marti Stem Academy
High School · Union City School District · Union City, NJ
An Union City School District high school where students score 59 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1800 SUMMIT AVE, Union City, NJ 07087
- Math 73% vs NJ 44% (2025)
- Reading 98% vs NJ 50% (2025)
- 95%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Jose Marti Stem Academy score 86% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 27%).
2025 NJSLA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 23 points since 2021, reaching 86% in 2025, across a 12-year record (2014–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 38% (multi-year average, 2014-2025) · reading/ELA 57% (multi-year average, 2014-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 22 test records from NJ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
73.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Jose Marti Stem Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the New York map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 96Walker's Paradise
- Transit 75Excellent Transit
- Bike 47Somewhat Bikeable
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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.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
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 | 0.3 mi | 89 | Compare → |
| Union City High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.5 | 9–12 | 0.4 mi | 3,089 | Compare → |
| Weehawken High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.3 | 7–12 | 1.2 mi | 589 | Compare → |
| Hoboken High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.7 | 9–12 | 1.3 mi | 607 | 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.
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
- #1 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
Jose Marti Stem Academy is listed in Union City School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Jose Marti Stem Academy
Jose Marti Stem Academy is a public high school in Union City, NJ, part of Union City School District, serving approximately 588 students in grades 9th-12th with a 10.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.7 out of 10 and ranks #128 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2025) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Jose Marti Stem Academy
What grades does Jose Marti Stem Academy serve?
Jose Marti Stem Academy serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Jose Marti Stem Academy?
Jose Marti Stem Academy has an enrollment of approximately 588 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jose Marti Stem Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Jose Marti Stem Academy is 10.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Jose Marti Stem Academy rank in NJ?
Jose Marti Stem Academy ranks #128 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Jose Marti Stem Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Jose Marti Stem Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.7 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 Jose Marti Stem Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Jose Marti Stem Academy has 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2025) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2025).
Is Jose Marti Stem Academy a charter school?
No, Jose Marti Stem Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Jose Marti Stem Academy a Title I school?
No, Jose Marti Stem Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Jose Marti Stem Academy?
73.6% of students at Jose Marti Stem Academy 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
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 588
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 58
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Hudson County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 9.2%
- Phone
- (201) 348-5400
- 4-Year Graduation
- 95%+
- 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.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2014-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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