UNION SCHOOL

Union School is a public middle school that is part of the Rutherford School District school district, located in RUTHERFORD, NJ with about 398 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 9th Grade. With about 39 teachers, Union School has a student/teacher ratio of about 10:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Union School, located at 359 Union Avenue in Rutherford, New Jersey, is a public elementary school serving students in the Rutherford School District. As part of a community-oriented district, the school focuses on providing a foundational academic experience for younger students, emphasizing core subjects like literacy and mathematics while fostering social-emotional development in a supportive environment.

The school is well-regarded for being an integral part of the Rutherford educational system, which is known for its commitment to small-town values and high academic standards. By maintaining a close-knit atmosphere, Union School aims to prepare its students for a smooth transition into the district’s middle and high school levels, ensuring they build the essential skills and confidence necessary for their future educational journeys.

For more information, contact Union School at (201) 438-7675 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

359 UNION AVE
RUTHERFORD, NJ 07070-1519
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UNION SCHOOL is a public school in RUTHERFORD, NJ with about 398 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in New Jersey

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Middle School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
398
Teachers:
39.4
NSLP Status:1
No
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Not a Title I school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th Grade
9th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 398 students

White
60.6%
Hispanic/Latino
17.3%
Asian
15.1%
Two or more races
4.0%
Black or African American
3.0%

Female
47.5%
Male
52.5%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.