Serving 400 students in grades 1-8, Sara M. Gilmore Academy ranks in the top 5% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 93% (which is higher than 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 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: 1-8
- Enrollment: 400 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 87%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 75% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 93% (Top 1%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Woodrow Wilson Elementary School's attendance zone in Union City, NJ, encompasses the entire school district and covers approximately 1.3 square miles. It typically takes 5-10 minutes to drive to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone being 1.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sara M. Gilmore Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Sara M. Gilmore Academy's student population of 400 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 1-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
400 students
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
School Rankings
Sara M. Gilmore Academy ranks within the top 5% of all 2,184 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sara M. Gilmore Academy is 0.40, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#65 out of 2184 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
75%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
93%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
23%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
9%
11%
Hispanic
76%
35%
Black
2%
14%
White
13%
37%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)7%
16.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sara M. Gilmore Academy's ranking?
Sara M. Gilmore Academy is ranked #65 out of 2,184 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in New Jersey.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% NJ state average), while 93% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Sara M. Gilmore Academy?
400 students attend Sara M. Gilmore Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Sara M. Gilmore Academy students are Hispanic, 13% of students are White, 9% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Sara M. Gilmore Academy?
Sara M. Gilmore Academy has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Sara M. Gilmore Academy offer ?
Sara M. Gilmore Academy offers enrollment in grades 1-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Sara M. Gilmore Academy part of?
Sara M. Gilmore Academy is part of Union City School District.
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