Gov. William Liberty Hall (Livingston House) · Photo: Dmadeo · CC BY-SA 4.0Union Township’s public schools score below 64% of New Jersey districts on tests and graduation
On the state math tests, 25% of Union Township’s students scored proficient, below the New Jersey average (36%). The grade covers the public school district serving Union Township, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within New Jersey, not nationally.
From New Jersey state tests taken in spring 2022, when 100% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Union Township’s schools, in brief
Against towns with similar incomes
Among the 450 New Jersey towns with household incomes within a quarter of Union Township’s, its schools beat 28%, lower than their 36% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓
Results trail the state
In spring 2022, 42% of tested students were proficient in reading and 25% in math, against 49% and 36% statewide; 100% of students in the tested grades sat the tests. The grade ↓
Graduation
92% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 90% across New Jersey. Districts ↓
Spending and class size
The district spends $21,591 per student, against $28,441 across New Jersey (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓
Six elementary schools, then two middle and one high school
Which school depends on the address at every step. Enrollment is up 10% since 2020–21. See the path ↓
Choice beyond the district
St. Michael Parish School (private) is in town. Every school ↓
Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.
What’s behind Union Township’s grade
C+: better than 36% of New Jersey school districts, #315 of 465 New Jersey towns. Graduation is above the New Jersey average; test scores are below it.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Union Township, with each school’s own grade.
6th grade in Union Township · depends on your address
Burnet Middle School
Grades 5–8 · 970 students · 13:1 students per teacher · in Union
Kawameeh Middle School
Grades 5–8 · 729 students · 13:1 students per teacher · in Union
7th grade in Union Township · depends on your address
Burnet Middle School
Grades 5–8 · 970 students · 13:1 students per teacher · in Union
Kawameeh Middle School
Grades 5–8 · 729 students · 13:1 students per teacher · in Union
8th grade in Union Township · depends on your address
Burnet Middle School
Grades 5–8 · 970 students · 13:1 students per teacher · in Union
Kawameeh Middle School
Grades 5–8 · 729 students · 13:1 students per teacher · in Union
9th grade in Union Township
Union High School
Grades 9–12 · 2,410 students · 15:1 students per teacher · in Union
10th grade in Union Township
Union High School
Grades 9–12 · 2,410 students · 15:1 students per teacher · in Union
11th grade in Union Township
Union High School
Grades 9–12 · 2,410 students · 15:1 students per teacher · in Union
12th grade in Union Township
Union High School
Grades 9–12 · 2,410 students · 15:1 students per teacher · in Union
Union Township’s public schools are run by Union Township School District. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.
The district
Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.
Well below the state in reading
Union Township vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the New Jersey towns that share Union Township’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| Union Township | C+ | Union Township |
| Hillside | C− | Hillside Township |
| Springfield | B | Springfield Township |
| Kenilworth | C+ | Kenilworth Borough |
| Millburn | A | Millburn Township |
| Elizabeth | C | Elizabeth City |
| Maplewood | B+ | South Orange-Maplewood |
| Irvington | D | Irvington Township |
Every school in Union Township
11 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with New Jersey’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).
Left off: 1 public program with fewer than 25 students (Work Readiness Academy).
Questions about Union Township’s schools
Are Union Township’s schools good?
On New Jersey’s tests they score below most of the state: the public schools Union Township children attend score below 64% of New Jersey’s school districts on tests and graduation, a C+ Schools grade, #315 of 465 New Jersey towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 28%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Union Township in?
Union Township School District, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 7,845 students in 10 schools (2024–25).
Where do Union Township kids go to high school?
Union High School in Union, with 2,410 students; its own test results earn a B−.
What is Union Township’s graduation rate?
92% of the class of 2023 in Union Township School District graduated in four years, against 90% across New Jersey.
How much does Union Township spend per student?
$21,591 in Union Township School District (FY2024), against $28,441 across New Jersey. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Are there private schools in Union Township?
Yes: St. Michael Parish School (Catholic, grades PK–8, 361 students).
Parents talk
What Union Township families are saying about school.
Looking for colleges? Colleges near Union Township → They have their own page.
School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within New Jersey. Stars are from neighbors.