Emerson Middle School vs Jose Marti STEM Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Jersey, United States, 483 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Emerson Middle School
Union City · Public middle · Grades 6–8
999 students
Jose Marti STEM Academy
Union City · Public high · Grades 9–12
625 students
| Measure | Emerson Middle School Union City, New Jersey | Jose Marti STEM Academy Union City, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 46 Lower 50% | 28 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #348 of 440 | #292 of 357 |
| National rank | #8542 of 15,369 | #13822 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 999 | 625 |
| Enrollment | 999 | 625 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 86.7% | 74.4% |
| Students per teacher | 14.9 | 11.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 66% | 31% |
| Math proficiency | 33% | 17% |
| city | Union City | Union City |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Emerson Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (45.8 vs 27.7).
- •Emerson Middle School does better on math proficiency (33% vs 17%).
- •Emerson Middle School does better on reading proficiency (66% vs 31%).
- •Jose Marti STEM Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (74.4% vs 86.7%).
- •Jose Marti STEM Academy does better on students per teacher (11.4 vs 14.9).
- •Emerson Middle School is the larger school with 999 students compared with 625.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Emerson Middle School better than Jose Marti STEM Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Emerson Middle School ranks higher (45.8 vs 27.7 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Emerson Middle School and Jose Marti STEM Academy?
About 483 m in a straight line, between Union City and Union City in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Emerson Middle School: 999. Jose Marti STEM Academy: 625. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Emerson Middle School and Jose Marti STEM Academy rank in New Jersey?
Emerson Middle School is 348th of 440 and Jose Marti STEM Academy is 292nd of 357 among middle schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).