Excellent
#195 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Top 8% in state
Union Township Elementary School
Elementary School · Union Township School District · Hampton, NJ
An elementary school in Hampton, NJ where students score 10 points above what's typical for similar communities.
149 PERRYVILLE ROAD, Hampton, NJ 08827
- Math 84% vs NJ 50% (2025)
- Reading 67% vs NJ 45% (2025)
- 9.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Union Township Elementary School score 76% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 66%).
2025 NJSLA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 9 points since 2021, reaching 76% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 76% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 72% (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 32 test records from NJ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
4.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Union Township 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 24Car-Dependent
- Bike 10Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$128,589
Median home value
$428,600
Median rent
$1,223/mo
College educated
49%
Homeownership
86.9%
Poverty rate
5.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 08827; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clinton Public SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.5 | PK–8 | 3.3 mi | 462 | Compare → |
| Thomas B. Conley Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.2 | PK–5 | 4.1 mi | 228 | Compare → |
| Franklin Township SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.1 | PK–8 | 4.3 mi | 271 | Compare → |
| Alexandria Township SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.6 | PK–8 | 4.5 mi | 423 | 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 Township School District
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #1 of 2
- District spending per student
- $28,009NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 2.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Union Township Elementary School is listed in Union Township School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Union Township Elementary School
Union Township Elementary School is a public elementary school in Hampton, NJ, part of Union Township School District, serving approximately 220 students in grades Pre-K-3rd with a 9.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 out of 10 and ranks #195 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 76% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Union Township Elementary School
What grades does Union Township Elementary School serve?
Union Township Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 3rd.
How many students attend Union Township Elementary School?
Union Township Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 220 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Union Township Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Union Township Elementary School is 9.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Union Township Elementary School rank in NJ?
Union Township Elementary School ranks #195 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Union Township Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Union Township 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 Union Township Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Union Township Elementary School has 76% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Union Township Elementary School a charter school?
No, Union Township Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Union Township Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Union Township Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Union Township Elementary School?
4.5% of students at Union Township 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 – 3rd
- Enrollment
- 220
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 24
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Hunterdon County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 10.5%
- Phone
- (908) 735-5511
- Area population (ZIP 08827)
- 4,139
- Area average commute
- 35.8 min
- Area median age
- 44.8
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 08827; 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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