Summary:
The Township of Union School District in New Jersey consists of 10 schools, including 6 elementary schools, 3 middle schools, and 1 high school. The district as a whole is ranked 434 out of 613 in New Jersey and is rated 1 star out of 5 by SchoolDigger. However, a closer look reveals a mixed picture, with some standout schools alongside those that are underperforming.
Kawameeh Middle School stands out as a top performer, consistently ranking in the top half of New Jersey middle schools with a 3-star rating. Its test scores in English Language Arts and Mathematics are significantly higher than the district and state averages, particularly in 6th-8th grade. Similarly, Washington Elementary and Livingston Elementary are high-performing elementary schools, with 3-4 star ratings and test scores that exceed the district and state in both subjects for 3rd and 4th grade.
In contrast, the district faces significant performance gaps, with some schools struggling to meet state and district averages. Additionally, the district-wide chronic absenteeism rate of 16.6% is quite high, which likely impacts student learning and achievement. While Union High School has a strong 91.1% four-year graduation rate, the district's per-student spending varies widely, and does not seem to directly correlate with academic performance. Understanding how resources are allocated and utilized, as well as replicating the practices of the top-performing schools, could help the Township of Union School District raise achievement levels more consistently across all its schools.
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