Very Good
#747 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Top 30% in state
Robert Waters Elementary School
Elementary School · Union City School District · Union City, NJ
An Union City School District elementary school where students score 25 points above what's typical for similar communities.
2800 SUMMIT AVE, Union City, NJ 07087
- Math 41% vs NJ 45% (2025)
- Reading 46% vs NJ 52% (2025)
Academics
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Students at Robert Waters Elementary School score 43% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 18%).
2025 NJSLA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 25 points since 2021, reaching 43% in 2025.
Show all 16 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 40% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 43% (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 45 test records from NJ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
88%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Robert Waters Elementary School 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 97Walker's Paradise
- Transit 85Excellent Transit
- Bike 57Bikeable
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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.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eugenio Maria De Hostos Center for Early Childhood EducationEnrollment path unverified | 8.5 | PK–K | 0.3 mi | 303 | Compare → |
| Daniel Webster SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.7 | PK–2 | 0.4 mi | 391 | Compare → |
| Jefferson Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.1 | PK–4 | 0.4 mi | 316 | Compare → |
| Mckinley Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.5 | K–8 | 0.4 mi | 320 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Union City School District
- Schools in district
- 14
- Rank in district
- #8 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
Robert Waters Elementary School is listed in Union City School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Robert Waters Elementary School
Robert Waters Elementary School is a public elementary school in Union City, NJ, part of Union City School District, serving approximately 1,019 students in grades Pre-K-6th. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10 and ranks #747 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Robert Waters Elementary School
What grades does Robert Waters Elementary School serve?
Robert Waters Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend Robert Waters Elementary School?
Robert Waters Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 1,019 students.
How does Robert Waters Elementary School rank in NJ?
Robert Waters Elementary School ranks #747 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Robert Waters Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Robert Waters Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 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 Robert Waters Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Robert Waters Elementary School has 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Robert Waters Elementary School a charter school?
No, Robert Waters Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Robert Waters Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Robert Waters Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Robert Waters Elementary School?
88.0% of students at Robert Waters Elementary 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
- Pre-K – 6th
- Enrollment
- 1,019
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Hudson County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 25.4%
- Phone
- (201) 348-5925
- 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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