How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Passaic City School District | Union City School District |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Passaic, New Jersey | Union City, New Jersey |
| Total Enrollment | 12,834 | 12,848 |
| Number of Schools | 20 | 14 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 11.8:1 | 12.9:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Passaic City School District | Union City School District |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $31,631 | $25,585 |
| Federal Revenue | 12.7% | 13.1% |
| State Revenue | 82.9% | 81.9% |
| Local Revenue | 4.4% | 4.9% |
Passaic City School District
Federal State Local
Union City School District
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Passaic City School District | Union City School District |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1.0% | 3.4% |
| African American | 2.6% | 1.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 93.9% | 93.2% |
| Asian | 1.5% | 2.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.1% | 0.0% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 0.7% | 0.1% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 99.2% | 71.8% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Passaic City School District | Union City School District |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 42 | 16 |
| Schools with AP | 3 | 2 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 339.5:1 | 436.6:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 19.1% | 19.0% |
School Types
Passaic City School District
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 14
Union City School District
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 14
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.