Emerson Middle School vs Veterans' Memorial Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Jersey, United States, 532 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
Veterans' Memorial Elementary School
Union City · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
502 students
| Measure | Emerson Middle School Union City, New Jersey | Veterans' Memorial Elementary School Union City, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 46 Lower 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #348 of 440 | #1233 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #8542 of 15,369 | #34135 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 999 | 502 |
| Enrollment | 999 | 502 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 86.7% | 90.8% |
| Students per teacher | 14.9 | 13.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 66% | 51% |
| Math proficiency | 33% | 30% |
| 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 36.8).
- •Emerson Middle School does better on math proficiency (33% vs 30%).
- •Emerson Middle School does better on reading proficiency (66% vs 51%).
- •Emerson Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (86.7% vs 90.8%).
- •Veterans' Memorial Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.2 vs 14.9).
- •Emerson Middle School is the larger school with 999 students compared with 502.
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 Veterans' Memorial Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Emerson Middle School ranks higher (45.8 vs 36.8 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 Veterans' Memorial Elementary School?
About 532 m in a straight line, between Union City and Union City in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Emerson Middle School: 999. Veterans' Memorial Elementary School: 502. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Emerson Middle School and Veterans' Memorial Elementary School rank in New Jersey?
Emerson Middle School is 348th of 440 and Veterans' Memorial Elementary School is 1233rd of 1,479 among middle schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).