Serving 502 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Veterans' Memorial 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 23% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 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 63% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 502 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 23% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Veterans' Memorial Elementary School serves a central area in Union City, NJ, covering approximately 0.1 square miles. Families typically live within a 5-10 minute drive, with most residents located about 0.2 miles from the school and the furthest edge of the zone extending up to 0.5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Veterans' Memorial Elementary School's student population of 502 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
502 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Veterans' Memorial Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,184 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Veterans' Memorial Elementary School is 0.06, 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
#1563 out of 2184 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
23%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
97%
35%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
White
1%
37%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)21.7%
16.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
84%
38%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Veterans' Memorial Elementary School's ranking?
Veterans' Memorial Elementary School is ranked #1563 out of 2,184 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Veterans' Memorial Elementary School often compared to?
Veterans' Memorial Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Eugenio Maria De Hostos Center For Early Childhood Education by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
23% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% NJ state average), while 40% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Veterans' Memorial Elementary School?
502 students attend Veterans' Memorial Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Veterans' Memorial Elementary School students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Veterans' Memorial Elementary School?
Veterans' Memorial Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Veterans' Memorial Elementary School offer ?
Veterans' Memorial Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Veterans' Memorial Elementary School part of?
Veterans' Memorial Elementary School is part of Union City School District.
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