How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Alfred S. Faust Middle School | Union School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | East Rutherford, NJ | Rutherford, NJ |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | middle | middle |
| Enrollment | 240 | 399 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 9.4:1 | 10.2:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 39.2% | 5.5% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | Yes | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Alfred S. Faust Middle School | Union School |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $30,240 | $22,722 |
| District | East Rutherford School District | Rutherford Public Schools |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Alfred S. Faust Middle School | Union School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 26.3% | 51.4% |
| African American | 6.7% | 2.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 50.8% | 24.8% |
| Asian | 12.1% | 15.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 3.3% | 6.0% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Alfred S. Faust Middle School | Union School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | - | - |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 288:1 | 122:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 8.4% | 7.3% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 14 | 9 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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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.