Union Township School District

The Union Township School District in New Jersey is home to two strong-performing schools: Union Township Middle School and Union Township Elementary School. Both schools consistently outperform state averages in English Language Arts and Mathematics, with Union Township Middle School ranking 36th out of 748 New Jersey middle schools and Union Township Elementary School ranking 242nd out of 1,342 New Jersey elementary schools.

Union Township Middle School stands out for its impressive academic achievements, with 70-80% of students proficient or better in ELA and 57-71% proficient or better in Math across grade levels. Notably, 100% of 8th graders were proficient or better in Algebra I. The school also maintains a low chronic absenteeism rate of 16%. In contrast, Union Township Elementary School has a slightly lower proficiency rate of 64.6% in 3rd grade ELA and Math, but an even lower chronic absenteeism rate of 8.2%.

Both schools have a relatively homogeneous student population, with white students making up around 80% of the enrollment. The district may want to explore ways to promote greater diversity and inclusion. Additionally, while the schools excel in ELA and Math, their science proficiency rates, though above the state average, lag behind their other academic achievements, suggesting an opportunity to strengthen science instruction. Overall, the Union Township School District appears to be providing a high-quality education, with its middle and elementary schools standing out as strong performers within the state.