Emerson Middle School vs Sara M. Gilmore Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Jersey, United States, 647 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
Sara M. Gilmore Academy
Union City · Public elementary · Grades 1–8
400 students
| Measure | Emerson Middle School Union City, New Jersey | Sara M. Gilmore Academy Union City, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 46 Lower 50% | 81 Top 10% |
| State rank | #348 of 440 | #443 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #8542 of 15,369 | #4331 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 1–8 |
| Students | 999 | 400 |
| Enrollment | 999 | 400 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 86.7% | 54.8% |
| Students per teacher | 14.9 | 14.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 66% | 97% |
| Math proficiency | 33% | 86% |
| city | Union City | Union City |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sara M. Gilmore Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (81.2 vs 45.8).
- •Sara M. Gilmore Academy does better on math proficiency (86% vs 33%).
- •Sara M. Gilmore Academy does better on reading proficiency (97% vs 66%).
- •Sara M. Gilmore Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (54.8% vs 86.7%).
- •Sara M. Gilmore Academy does better on students per teacher (14.3 vs 14.9).
- •Emerson Middle School is the larger school with 999 students compared with 400.
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 Sara M. Gilmore Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Sara M. Gilmore Academy ranks higher (81.2 vs 45.8 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 Sara M. Gilmore Academy?
About 647 m in a straight line, between Union City and Union City in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Emerson Middle School: 999. Sara M. Gilmore Academy: 400. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Emerson Middle School and Sara M. Gilmore Academy rank in New Jersey?
Emerson Middle School is 348th of 440 and Sara M. Gilmore Academy is 443rd of 1,479 among middle schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).