Serving 501 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Union Valley 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 14% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 26%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 42% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 501 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 48%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 42% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Union Valley Elementary School's student population of 501 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 44 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
501 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Union Valley Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,183 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Union Valley Elementary School is 0.65, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1437 out of 2183 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
26%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
5%
10%
Hispanic
11%
32%
Black
26%
15%
White
52%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Union Valley Elementary School's ranking?
Union Valley Elementary School is ranked #1437 out of 2,183 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Union Valley Elementary School often compared to?
Union Valley Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like James W. Lilley Elementary School, Ann A. Mullen Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 26% NJ state average), while 42% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NJ state average).
How many students attend Union Valley Elementary School?
501 students attend Union Valley Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Union Valley Elementary School students are White, 26% of students are Black, 11% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Union Valley Elementary School?
Union Valley Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Union Valley Elementary School offer ?
Union Valley Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Union Valley Elementary School part of?
Union Valley Elementary School is part of Gloucester Township Public Schools School District.
School Reviews
4 2/9/2024
When you look at this site you think, This is a bad school, not putting my kid in here but really, this school was the best 4 years of my life. I sadly couldn't make it to 5th grade because of moving out. But, the teachers are so talkative and know how to teach, they know when you are struggling and they are not as strict as u think they would be. Credits to, Mrs. Curry, Mrs. Briggs, Mrs, Dowling, and Mrs, Dicamillo for giving me the best years of my life at U.V. This School has everything you would need as a little kid, Amazing people, art, music, gym, computers, etc; I hope to come to visit one day again, and bring back memories.
5 3/17/2009
I love everything about this school. From the administration to the faculty to the support staff. I have had three children go through this elementary school and I can't tell you how wonderful the experience it has been. Mr. Bohonko and Mr. Rose are the best principle and vice principle I have ever encountered.
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