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Colin Powell Elementary School vs. Robert Waters Elementary School

Should you attend Colin Powell Elementary School or Robert Waters Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Colin Powell Elementary School
1500 New York Avenue
Union City, NJ 07087
: 
6/
10
Top 50%
Robert Waters Elementary School
2800 Summit Ave
Union City, NJ 07087
: 
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

Colin Powell Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:

Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 10%)

Robert Waters Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:

Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 10%)
Overview
Serving 702 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Colin Powell Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 42% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (which is equal to the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 1,019 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Robert Waters Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 28% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 44% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-5
PK-6
Total Students
702 students
1,019 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Colin Powell Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Robert Waters Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
54% | 46%
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This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Robert Waters Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
51 teachers
71 teachers
(22-23 School Year Data)
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This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Robert Waters Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Colin Powell Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Union City School District and the state of New Jersey, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Robert Waters Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Union City School District and the state of New Jersey, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#1053 out of 2184 schools in NJ
(Top 50%)
#1403 out of 2184 schools in NJ
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Colin Powell Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Robert Waters Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
42%
(Top 50% in NJ)
28%
(Bottom 50% in NJ)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Colin Powell Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Union City School District and New Jersey public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Robert Waters Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Union City School District and New Jersey public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
49%
(Bottom 50% in NJ)(21-22 School Year Data)
44%
(Bottom 50% in NJ)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Colin Powell Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Union City School District and New Jersey public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Robert Waters Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Union City School District and New Jersey public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
10-14%
(Bottom 50% in NJ)(21-22 School Year Data)
10-14%
(Bottom 50% in NJ)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Colin Powell Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Union City School District and New Jersey public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Robert Waters Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Union City School District and New Jersey public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Colin Powell Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Robert Waters Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
-
31
Kindergarten Students
88
107
Grade 1 Students
108
130
Grade 2 Students
110
134
Grade 3 Students
97
154
Grade 4 Students
155
140
Grade 5 Students
144
158
Grade 6 Students
-
165

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Colin Powell Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Union City School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Robert Waters Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Union City School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
% Hispanic
95%
98%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Colin Powell Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Union City School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Robert Waters Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Union City School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
2%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Colin Powell Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Union City School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Robert Waters Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Union City School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Colin Powell Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Union City School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Robert Waters Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Union City School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
n/a
0.10
0.04
This chart showcases the diversity score of Colin Powell Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Union City School District and New Jersey, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Robert Waters Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Union City School District and New Jersey, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
73%
77%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Colin Powell Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Union City School District and New Jersey, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Robert Waters Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Union City School District and New Jersey, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
11%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Colin Powell Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Union City School District and New Jersey, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Robert Waters Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Union City School District and New Jersey, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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