Union School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Rutherford, New Jersey 07070 · Rutherford School District
#86 of 440 middle schools in New Jersey
#332 of 15,369 nationally
About Union School
Union School is a public middle located in Rutherford, in the Rutherford School District school district of New Jersey, United States. It caters for Grades 7–8. In 2025 it enrolled 399 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 89.4 out of 100, placing it in the top 5% of middle schools in United States and 86th of 440 ranked middle schools in New Jersey. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99th percentile), and its weakest is math proficiency (75th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 399.
There are 5 schools in Rutherford; Union School ranks 2nd of 5 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against middle schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)58%
- Reading proficiency (30%)80%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)6.8%
- Students per teacher (15%)10.2
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Union School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 399
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 6.8%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 10.2
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 80%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 58%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
Free academic assessment
Is your child on grade level in reading and math?
Success Tutoring offers personalised English and math tutoring from Kindergarten to Grade 12. Start with a free online assessment and a clear plan for the year ahead.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Centres across NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA and ACT
Schools near Union School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Washington School
Rutherford · Public elementary · Grades 1–3
349 students · 791 m away
Rutherford High School
Rutherford · Public high · Grades 9–12
727 students · 1.0 km away
Lincoln School
Rutherford · Public elementary · Grades PK–3
500 students · 1.1 km away
McKenzie School
East Rutherford · Public elementary · Grades PK–3
369 students · 1.2 km away
Lincoln School
East Rutherford · Public elementary · Grades 4–5
178 students · 1.3 km away
Alfred S. Faust Middle School
East Rutherford · Public middle · Grades 6–8
240 students · 1.4 km away
School #8
Clifton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
165 students · 1.7 km away
Jefferson (Annex) Elementary School
Wallington · Public elementary · Grades K–2
253 students · 1.7 km away
Mario Drago School No. 3
Passaic · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
776 students · 1.7 km away
Pierrepont School
Rutherford · Public middle · Grades 4–6
569 students · 1.7 km away
Similar schools
Public middle schools in New Jersey with a comparable Enrollment.
Morris Plains Borough School
Morris Plains · Public middle · Grades 3–8
398 students
Northfield Community Middle School
Northfield · Public middle · Grades 5–8
397 students
Orange Preparatory Academy School of Inquiry and Innovation
Orange · Public middle · Grades 8–8
397 students
Waldwick Middle School
Waldwick · Public middle · Grades 6–8
401 students
New Providence Middle School
New Providence · Public middle · Grades 7–8
396 students
Richard M. Teitelman Middle School
Cape May · Public middle · Grades 7–8
394 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Union School a good school?
Union School has a Success Index (US) of 89.4 out of 100 (Top 5% of middle schools in United States) and ranks #86 of 440 in New Jersey. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Union School rank in New Jersey?
Union School ranks #86 of 440 middle schools in New Jersey and #332 of 15,369 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Union School?
Union School had 399 students in 2025.
Is Union School a elementary school or a high school?
Union School is classified as a middle covering Grades 7–8. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Union School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Union School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.