Middle Schools in Rutherford School District

The Rutherford School District in New Jersey is home to two exceptional middle schools, Pierrepont School and Union School, both of which have earned a 4-out-of-5-star rating from SchoolDigger, placing them among the top 25% of middle schools in the state.

Pierrepont School and Union School demonstrate consistently high academic performance, with students scoring well above the state averages on the NJSLA assessments in both English Language Arts and Mathematics. Both schools also have low chronic absenteeism rates, indicating a strong commitment to student engagement and attendance. Additionally, the schools allocate significant resources to support student learning, with higher-than-average spending per student and lower student-teacher ratios compared to the state average.

While the data suggests that the Rutherford School District serves a relatively affluent student population, with low percentages of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, the district's focus on academic excellence and resource allocation has resulted in two outstanding middle schools that are delivering high-quality education to their students. The strong performance in Algebra I, particularly at Union School, is also noteworthy and may indicate a focus on accelerating math instruction and providing advanced learning opportunities.