Excellent
#93 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Top 4% in state
Union School
Middle School · Rutherford School District · Rutherford, NJ
A Rutherford School District middle school where students score 11 points above what's typical for similar communities.
359 UNION AVE, Rutherford, NJ 07070
- Math 71% vs NJ 35% (2025)
- Reading 80% vs NJ 57% (2025)
- 9.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Union School score 76% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 65%).
2025 NJSLA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 38 points since 2021, reaching 76% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 62% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 74% (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 37 test records from NJ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
6.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
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Where Union 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 57Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 47Some Transit
- Bike 44Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated876/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Rutherford), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$136,069
Median home value
$580,800
Median rent
$1,859/mo
College educated
58.8%
Homeownership
63.1%
Poverty rate
4.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 07070; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alfred S. Faust Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.8 | 6–8 | 0.9 mi | 232 | Compare → |
| Collegiate SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.8private | PK–12 | 1.5 mi | 38 | Compare → |
| Passaic Arts and Science Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.8 | K–12 | 1.6 mi | 2,058 | Compare → |
| Abundant Life AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.2private | PK–12 | 1.8 mi | 360 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
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.
Rutherford School District
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #1 of 5
- District spending per student
- $23,219NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 4.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Union School is listed in Rutherford School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Union School
Union School is a public middle school in Rutherford, NJ, part of Rutherford School District, serving approximately 384 students in grades 7th-8th with a 9.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.8 out of 10 and ranks #93 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 74% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Union School
What grades does Union School serve?
Union School serves students in grades 7th through 8th.
How many students attend Union School?
Union School has an enrollment of approximately 384 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Union School?
The student-teacher ratio at Union School is 9.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Union School rank in NJ?
Union School ranks #93 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Union School's MySchoolScout rating?
Union School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.8 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 School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Union School has 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 74% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Union School a charter school?
No, Union School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Union School a Title I school?
No, Union School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Union School?
6.2% of students at Union 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
- 7th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 384
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 39
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Bergen County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 7.0%
- Phone
- (201) 438-7675
- Area population (ZIP 07070)
- 18,748
- Area average commute
- 34.6 min
- Area median age
- 40.7
Official sources & links
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 07070; 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, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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