Union Township School District

The Union Township School District in New Jersey operates two schools: Union Township Middle School and Union Township Elementary School. The district as a whole is ranked 38th out of 613 districts in the state and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Union Township Middle School stands out as an exceptional performer, ranking 23rd out of 743 middle schools in New Jersey and placing it in the top 3% statewide. The school boasts impressive test scores, with 87.7% proficiency in 8th grade ELA and 100% proficiency in Algebra I, well above state averages. It also maintains a low chronic absenteeism rate of 16.6% and a favorable student-teacher ratio of 9.5 to 1. In contrast, while Union Township Elementary School is still performing well, ranking 147th out of 1,338 elementary schools in the state, it does not stand out as strongly as the middle school.

The data suggests the Union Township School District is doing an excellent job at the middle school level, with the Union Township Middle School being an exemplary institution. The district may have an opportunity to further strengthen the elementary program and ensure a seamless transition for students. Additionally, the very low percentages of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch at both schools may indicate the relative affluence of the community, which could be an important contextual factor to consider when evaluating the schools' performance.