Township Of Union School District

2369 Morris Avenue
Union, NJ 07083
(District boundaries shown in map)
: 
4/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Township Of Union School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New Jersey for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 7,845 students in Township Of Union School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
Public Schools in Township Of Union School District have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New Jersey public school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (NJ)
# Schools
10 Schools
2,553 Schools
# Students
7,845 Students
1,354,693 Students
# Teachers
583 Teachers
116,293 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Township Of Union School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 642 school districts in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 92% has decreased from 93% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (NJ)
#452 out of 648 school districts
(Bottom 50%)

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

27%
38%

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

42%
49%

Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

17%
23%
92%
90.5%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

(2022-23)
18.2%
16.7%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.71
0.72

Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
8%
11%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

% Hispanic
31%
35%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

% Black
41%
14%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

% White
16%
37%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $24,750 in this school district is less than the state median of $31,633. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $25,325 is less than the state median of $31,024. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (NJ)
Total Revenue
$194 MM
$42,853 MM

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Spending
$199 MM
$42,028 MM

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Revenue / Student
$24,750
$31,633

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Spending / Student
$25,325
$31,024

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Best Township Of Union School District Public Schools (2026-27)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Washington Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
301 Washington Avenue
Union, NJ 07083
(908) 851-6460
Gr: PK-4 | 578 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #22.
Livingston Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
960 Midland Blvd
Union, NJ 07083
(908) 851-6440
Gr: PK-4 | 485 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #33.
Kawameeh Middle School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
490 David Terrace
Union, NJ 07083
(908) 851-6570
Gr: 5-8 | 729 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #44.
Connecticut Farms Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
875 Stuyvesant Avenue
Union, NJ 07083
(908) 851-6470
Gr: PK-5 | 430 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #55.
Hannah Caldwell Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1120 Commerce Avenue
Union, NJ 07083
(908) 206-6101
Gr: PK-4 | 812 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #66.
Burnet Middle School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1000 Caldwell Avenue
Union, NJ 07083
(908) 851-6490
Gr: 5-8 | 970 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #77.
Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
155 Hilton Avenue
Union, NJ 07083
(908) 851-6560
Gr: 5 | 564 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #88.
Battle Hill Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2600 Killian Place
Union, NJ 07083
(908) 851-6480
Gr: PK-4 | 414 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #99.
Union High School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2350 North Third Street
Union, NJ 07083
(908) 851-6500
Gr: 9-12 | 2,410 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #1010.
Franklin Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1500 Lindy Terrace
Union, NJ 07083
(908) 851-6450
Gr: PK-4 | 453 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 95%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Township Of Union School District?
Township Of Union School District manages 10 public schools serving 7,845 students.
What is the rank of Township Of Union School District?
Township Of Union School District is ranked #444 out of 642 school districts in New Jersey (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of New Jersey school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Township Of Union School District?
41% of Township Of Union School District students are Black, 31% of students are Hispanic, 16% of students are White, 8% of students are Asian, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Township Of Union School District?
Township Of Union School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 12:1.
What is Township Of Union School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $25,325 is less than the state median of $31,024. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • District size: 10 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 7,845 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 85%
  • : 92% (Top 50% in NJ)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 27% (Btm 50%)
  • : 42% (Btm 50%)
  • : 17% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

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