Union Township Middle School

165 Perryville Road
Hampton, NJ 08827

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Tel: (908) 735-5511

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Union Township Middle School serves 200 students in grades 5-8.

Union Township Middle School placed in the top 30% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 26%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 47%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.

Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 59% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 5-8
Enrollment: 200 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Minority Enrollment: 13%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 30% in NJ
Math Proficiency
: 30-34% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 60-64% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Union Township Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:

School Overview

Union Township Middle School's student population of 200 students has declined by 13% over five school years.

The teacher population of 22 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades 5-8

Total Students

200 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

22 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Rankings

Union Township Middle School is ranked within the top 30% of all 2,183 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.

The diversity score of Union Township Middle School is 0.24, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

This School

State Level (NJ)

Overall Testing Rank

#522 out of 2183 schools
(Top 30%)

This chart display the overall school rank of Union Township Middle School, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

30-34%

26%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Union Township Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

60-64%

47%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Union Township Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of New Jersey by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Student : Teacher Ratio

9:1

11:1

This chart display the student teacher ratio of Union Township Middle School and the public school average student teacher ratio of New Jersey by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

American Indian

n/a

Asian

10%

Hispanic

31%

Black

15%

White

87%

41%

This chart display the percentage of White students in Union Township Middle School and the percentage of White public school students in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.24

0.71

This chart display the diversity score of Union Township Middle School and the public school average diversity score of New Jersey by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Free Lunch

32%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Union Township Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2014-15 school year data.

School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Union Township School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Union Township Middle School's ranking?

Union Township Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for: Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%), Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 10%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 26% NJ state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NJ state average).

How many students attend Union Township Middle School?

200 students attend Union Township Middle School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

87% of Union Township Middle School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Union Township Middle School?

Union Township Middle School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.

What grades does Union Township Middle School offer ?

Union Township Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8

What school district is Union Township Middle School part of?

Union Township Middle School is part of Union Township School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 5-8
Enrollment: 200 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Minority Enrollment: 13%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 30%
Math Proficiency
: 30-34% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 60-64% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education