Union City School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 14 public schools serving 11,590 students in Union City School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
Public Schools in Union City School District have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Union City School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 648 school districts in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 91% has increased from 85% over five school years.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-ethinity">Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.10
0.72
# American Indian Students
n/a
2,677 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
160 Students
140,107 Students
% Asian Students
1%
10%
# Hispanic Students
11,004 Students
442,102 Students
% Hispanic Students
95%
33%
# Black Students
173 Students
195,286 Students
% Black Students
2%
15%
# White Students
250 Students
525,514 Students
% White Students
2%
39%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
2,905 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
2 Students
40,592 Students
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
3%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-grade">Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
379
50,423
# Students in K Grade:
694
85,815
# Students in 1st Grade:
834
91,199
# Students in 2nd Grade:
802
90,270
# Students in 3rd Grade:
803
91,628
# Students in 4th Grade:
789
92,313
# Students in 5th Grade:
788
93,652
# Students in 6th Grade:
835
95,366
# Students in 7th Grade:
817
96,631
# Students in 8th Grade:
793
100,013
# Students in 9th Grade:
920
104,594
# Students in 10th Grade:
972
104,719
# Students in 11th Grade:
865
99,186
# Students in 12th Grade:
841
97,576
# Ungraded Students:
458
56,478
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="district-revenue-and-spending">District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $27,421 is higher than the state median of $27,145. The school district revenue/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $27,187 is higher than the state median of $26,033. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
How many schools belong to Union City School District?
Union City School District manages 14 public schools serving 11,590 students.
What is the rank of Union City School District?
Union City School District is ranked #374 out of 648 school districts in New Jersey (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of New Jersey school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Union City School District?
95% of Union City School District students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Union City School District?
Union City School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 12:1.
What is Union City School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $27,187 is higher than the state median of $26,033. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
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Quick Stats (2024-25)
District size: 14 schools
Grades: PK-12
Enrollment: 11,590 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 98%
Graduation Rate
: 91% (Top 50% in NJ)
Overall District Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 29% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 51% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 11% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
