Excellent
#194 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Top 8% in state
Thomas a Edison Elementary School
Elementary School · Union City School District · Union City, NJ
An Union City School District elementary school where students score 37 points above what's typical for similar communities.
507 WEST ST, Union City, NJ 07087
- Math 47% vs NJ 45% (2025)
- Reading 55% vs NJ 52% (2025)
- 10.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Thomas a Edison Elementary School score 51% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 14%).
2025 NJSLA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 35 points since 2021, reaching 51% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 38% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 44% (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
94.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Thomas a Edison 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 94Walker's Paradise
- Transit 72Excellent Transit
- Bike 70Very 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.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| John F Kennedy Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.2 | 1–8 | 0.4 mi | 566 | Compare → |
| Veterans' Memorial Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.6 | PK–5 | 0.4 mi | 531 | Compare → |
| Alfred Zampella SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.7 | PK–8 | 0.5 mi | 659 | Compare → |
| Colin Powell Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.7 | K–5 | 0.5 mi | 702 | 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
- #3 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
Thomas a Edison Elementary School is listed in Union City School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Thomas a Edison Elementary School
Thomas a Edison Elementary School is a public elementary school in Union City, NJ, part of Union City School District, serving approximately 779 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 10.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 out of 10 and ranks #194 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Thomas a Edison Elementary School
What grades does Thomas a Edison Elementary School serve?
Thomas a Edison Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend Thomas a Edison Elementary School?
Thomas a Edison Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 779 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Thomas a Edison Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Thomas a Edison Elementary School is 10.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Thomas a Edison Elementary School rank in NJ?
Thomas a Edison Elementary School ranks #194 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Thomas a Edison Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Thomas a Edison Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 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 Thomas a Edison Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Thomas a Edison Elementary School has 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Thomas a Edison Elementary School a charter school?
No, Thomas a Edison Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Thomas a Edison Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Thomas a Edison Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Thomas a Edison Elementary School?
94.9% of students at Thomas a Edison 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
- 779
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 76
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Hudson County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 23.7%
- Phone
- (201) 348-5965
- 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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