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Union Hill Middle School

Middle School · Union City School District

3800 HUDSON AVE, Union City, NJ 07087

Enrollment

902

Student-Teacher

14.3:1

Score

6.7

Grades

7th – 8th

Data vintage2022-23

How this school compares

New Jersey schools

#1,101 of 2,466

In Union City

#10 of 14

public schools

In district

#10 of 14

Union City School District

Equity

9.5 / 10

Excellent

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Union Hill Middle School

6.7/10

Middle School in Union City · grades 7th – 8th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

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6.0/10

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About Union Hill Middle School

Union Hill Middle School is a public middle school in Union City, NJ, part of Union City School District. Union Hill Middle School serves approximately 902 students, and covers grades 7th-8th, and has a 14.3:1 student-teacher ratio. Union Hill Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10 and ranks #1,101 of 2,466 schools in NJ.

Structured state assessment records for Union Hill Middle School show 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

How it comparesOn par with district
  • This school 6.7 · Average
  • District avg 6.8
  • NJ avg 6.9

Score Breakdown

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress6.5Average40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data16
Annual Change+1.07 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendImproving
Academics8.4Excellent35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency40.5% (2025 NJSLA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency68.2% (2025 NJSLA)
Math vs. State Avg+2.8 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+14 pts
Overall Proficiency54% (2025 NJSLA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)18% (model expectation from 2025 NJSLA)
vs. Expected+36.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile76th
Resources & Environment4.8Below Average25%
Student-teacher ratio, per-pupil spending, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio14.3:1
Per-Pupil Spending$28,362
Chronic Absenteeism16.4%

Union Hill Middle School — Students at Union Hill Middle School score 54% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 18%).

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Equity & Diversity

Shown separately, not included in overall score

Free/Reduced Lunch

89.2%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

Test Scores NJ NJSLA (2024-25)

Math Proficiency 43.0% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
School
State
29.2% (multi-year state average, 2024-2025)
ELA Proficiency 56.9% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
School
State
55.5% (multi-year state average, 2024-2025)

Based on 36 test records from NJ state assessments. About our data

Proficiency Trend

→ Stable

Average proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.

2009
Math
72%
ELA
66%
2010
Math
76%
ELA
64%
2011
Math
69%
ELA
65%
2012
Math
63%
ELA
62%
2013
Math
64%
ELA
60%
2014
Math
25%
ELA
32%
2015
Math
31%
ELA
45%
2016
Math
33%
ELA
52%
2017
Math
37%
ELA
60%
2018
Math
39%
ELA
58%
2019
Math
39%
ELA
58%
2020*
Math
18%
ELA
40%
2021*
Math
18%
ELA
40%
2022
Math
29%
ELA
52%
2024
Math
40.3%
ELA
66.4%
2025
Math
40.6%
ELA
68.3%

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 6.5/10.

How Union Hill Middle School Compares

See how Union Hill Middle School performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.

Overall Score
6.7/10
55th percentile in NJ
Academic
8.4/10
Excellent
Growth
6.5/10
Average
Environment
4.8/10
Below Average

Funding & Resources

Free/Reduced Lunch
Students eligible for subsidized meals
89%
Teaching Staff
14:1 student-teacher ratio
63 teachers
Chronic Absenteeism
Students missing 15+ days per year (SY 2022-23)
16.4%

Location

3800 HUDSON AVE, Union City, NJ 07087

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Union Hill Middle School may also want to explore other middle schools in the area. West New York Middle School (rated 7.3/10, 0.9 miles away, in nearby West New York), which scores slightly higher. Additionally, Emerson Middle School (rated 6.9/10, 0.9 miles away), with a very similar rating. For more schools in Union City, see our Union City schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 0.9 mi
School Distance Rating
George Washington Elementary School Union City 0.2 mi 6.0
Jefferson Elementary School Union City 0.2 mi 8.1
Weehawken High School Weehawken 0.2 mi 7.3
Theodore Roosevelt Elementary School Union City 0.4 mi 6.3
Daniel Webster School Weehawken 0.5 mi 6.7
RISING STAR ACADEMY Union City 0.5 mi 6.5
Theodore Roosevelt School Weehawken 0.4 mi 8.2
Robert Waters Elementary School Union City 0.6 mi 7.3
Early Childhood School West New York 0.7 mi 3.7
Public School Number Two West New York 0.7 mi 8.1
Public School Number Five West New York 0.8 mi 7.3
Robert Menendez Elementary School West New York 0.9 mi 7.6
Union City High School Union City 0.7 mi 4.5
Memorial High School West New York 0.9 mi 4.0
Hudson Elementary School Union City 0.9 mi 8.4
West New York Middle School West New York 0.9 mi 7.3
Emerson Middle School Union City 0.9 mi 6.9
Franklin Elementary School N. Bergen 1.0 mi 7.3
McKinley Elementary School North Bergen 0.8 mi 6.5
Eugenio Maria de Hostos Center for Early Childhood Education Union City 0.9 mi 8.5

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 07087 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$65,369

Median Home Value

$446,800

Median Rent

$1,489/mo

Population

66,375

College Educated

28.4%

Homeownership

20.4%

Avg Commute

32.9 min

Poverty Rate

21.3%

Median Age

37.8

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Union Hill Middle School

What grades does Union Hill Middle School serve?

Union Hill Middle School serves students in grades 7th through 8th.

How many students attend Union Hill Middle School?

Union Hill Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 902 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Union Hill Middle School?

The student-teacher ratio at Union Hill Middle School is 14.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Union Hill Middle School rank in NJ?

Union Hill Middle School ranks #1,101 of 2,466 schools in NJ.

What is Union Hill Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?

Union Hill Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 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 Union Hill Middle School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Union Hill Middle School has 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Union Hill Middle School a charter school?

No, Union Hill Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Union Hill Middle School a Title I school?

No, Union Hill Middle School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Union Hill Middle School?

89.2% of students at Union Hill 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.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
98 Walker's Paradise
Transit Score
91 Rider’s Paradise
Bike Score
54 Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)

Grades
7th – 8th
Enrollment
902
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
63
Free/Reduced Lunch
89.2%
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Hudson County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
16.4%

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