- Enrollment
- 3,147
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Union City, NJ
Emerson Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Emerson Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 341638000546
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 40
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Emerson Middle School earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of New Jersey schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most New Jersey schools.
- #10 of 11
- public schools in Union City · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.1:1
- large classes for New Jersey
- 78.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Emerson Middle School has class sizes larger than 86% of New Jersey schools. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Emerson Middle School ranks #10 of 11 public schools in Union City, NJ.
School address
District: Union City School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 341638000546 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+22 students YoY
Emerson Middle School held near 1,023 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+22 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 71.0 → 70.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+22 students YoY 341638000546 · Union City, NJ Middle · MID · TRAD
999 enr · 14.1:1 · 78.8% lunch · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: Union City High School (3,147 students)
Emerson Middle School held near 1,023 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+22 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 71.0 → 70.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Emerson Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Union City Hig
Union City High School
3,147 students
- This school 999
Emerson Middle School
999 students
- Robert Waters 983
Robert Waters Elementary School
983 students
- Theodore Roose 871
Theodore Roosevelt Elementary School
871 students
- Union Hill Mid 865
Union Hill Middle School
865 students
- George Washing 776
George Washington Elementary School
776 students
What this shows Emerson Middle School reports 999 students on the CCD universe file.
How Emerson Middle School compares
Emerson Middle School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs New Jersey and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New Jersey | New Jersey avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.1:1 | ▲ 19% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 78.8% | ▲ 166% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 999 | top 10% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.1:1
Leaner classes than 56% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
999
Bigger than 91% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
78.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 166% above the New Jersey average of 29.6%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.1:1
students per teacher
- 19% above state mean
Top 86% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 14% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
24.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$25,585
per pupil, district-wide
- below New Jersey avg of $26,225
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 500 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 189 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 18.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 97.3%
White 1.0%
African American 1.0%
Asian 0.7%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 97.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 5.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 5.3, Emerson Middle School is less mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
District finance for Union City School District reports $25,585 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Emerson Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Union City High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Robert Waters Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Theodore Roosevelt Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Union Hill Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| George Washington Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Emerson Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 983
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 871
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 865
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 776
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~999 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.1:1)
Frequently asked questions about Emerson Middle School
How many students attend Emerson Middle School?
Emerson Middle School has 999 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Union City, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 1,001 (2022-23) → 1,023 (2023-24), nearly flat (+22).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Emerson Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Emerson Middle School is 14.1:1, which is 19% higher than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 10% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Emerson Middle School?
78.8% of students at Emerson Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Emerson Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Emerson Middle School is Hispanic or Latino at 97.3% of enrollment, in Union City, NJ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Emerson Middle School?
Emerson Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Emerson Middle School rank among public schools in Union City?
By Resource Investment Index, Emerson Middle School ranks #10 of 11 public schools in Union City, NJ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Union City on the city page.
What other schools are in Union City School District?
Besides Emerson Middle School, Union City School District also operates Union City High School (3,147 students), Robert Waters Elementary School (983 students), and Theodore Roosevelt Elementary School (871 students). See the Union City School District district page for the complete list.