Emerson Middle School

ems.ucboe.us/

1,001 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Emerson Middle School, located at 318 18th Street in Union City, New Jersey, serves as a key academic institution within the Union City School District. The school provides a structured educational environment for middle-grade students, focusing on core curriculum standards while fostering a community-oriented atmosphere. As part of a densely populated urban district, Emerson Middle School is deeply integrated into the local neighborhood, emphasizing student engagement and preparation for the transition to high school.

The school is known for navigating the challenges and opportunities of the Union City public school system, which is recognized for its commitment to serving a diverse student body. Emerson Middle School utilizes various support programs and extracurricular activities to encourage student development both inside and outside the classroom. By prioritizing academic growth and character development, the school strives to provide its students with the foundational skills necessary for long-term educational success.

1,001

Total Students

71.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

86.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Emerson Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	18
Hispanic	962
Black	8
Asian	13

Hispanic
962 (96.1 %)
White
18 (1.8 %)
Asian
13 (1.3 %)
Black
8 (0.8 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Union City School District
Phone:	(201)348-5900
Website:	http://ems.ucboe.us/
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	1,001
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	71.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	782
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	84

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 237

Grade 7 356

Grade 8 365

Ungraded 43