Township of Union School District

The Township of Union School District in New Jersey operates 10 schools, including 6 elementary schools, 3 middle schools, and 1 high school. The district serves a diverse student population with a mix of racial backgrounds. While some schools, like Washington Elementary and Kawameeh Middle School, demonstrate strong academic performance, others, such as Franklin Elementary, struggle with low proficiency rates and high chronic absenteeism.

Washington Elementary stands out as the top-performing school in the district, ranking 398th out of 1,342 New Jersey elementary schools and earning a 4-star rating. The school boasts impressive academic results, with over 50% of 3rd and 4th graders proficient or better in both English Language Arts and Mathematics. In contrast, Franklin Elementary is the lowest-performing school, ranking 1,246th out of 1,342 and earning a 0-star rating, with only about 20% of students proficient in core subjects.

The district's graduation and dropout rates at Union High School are relatively strong, with a 92.2% four-year graduation rate and a 0.7% dropout rate. However, the district as a whole struggles to meet state averages on standardized assessments, suggesting a need to address equity and opportunity gaps. The data also reveals disparities in per-student spending and student-teacher ratios, which may contribute to the varying academic outcomes across the district's schools.