- Enrollment
- 3,147
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Union City, NJ
Jose Marti Stem Academy
Federal NCES profile for Jose Marti Stem Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 62/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 341638003074
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 58
📋 Attendance 64
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Jose Marti Stem Academy earns 62/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Jersey median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most New Jersey schools.
- #1 of 11
- public schools in Union City · Resource Index
- 62
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.4:1
- students per teacher
- 60.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Jose Marti Stem Academy has class sizes near the New Jersey median. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Jose Marti Stem Academy ranks #1 of 11 public schools in Union City, NJ.
School address
District: Union City School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 341638003074 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-76 students YoY
Jose Marti Stem Academy shrank from 664 students in 2022-23 to 588 in 2023-24 (-11.4%).
Teacher FTE added 55.0 → 58.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-76 students YoY 341638003074 · Union City, NJ High · MID · TRAD
625 enr · 11.4:1 · 60.4% lunch · RII 62
Nearest enrollment peer: Union City High School (3,147 students)
Jose Marti Stem Academy shrank from 664 students in 2022-23 to 588 in 2023-24 (-11.4%). Teacher FTE added 55.0 → 58.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Jose Marti Stem Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Union City Hig
Union City High School
3,147 students
- Emerson Middle 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
- This school 625
Jose Marti Stem Academy
625 students
What this shows Jose Marti Stem Academy reports 625 students on the CCD universe file.
How Jose Marti Stem Academy compares
Jose Marti Stem Academy is a shrinking campus on CCD: 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 | 11.4:1 | ▼ 3% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 60.4% | ▲ 104% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 625 | top 26% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.4:1
Leaner classes than 80% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
625
Bigger than 75% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
60.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 104% above the New Jersey average of 29.6%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11.4:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 51% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 49% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
14.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 208 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 21 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 92.2%
White 3.7%
Asian 3.4%
African American 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 92.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 14.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 14.7, Jose Marti Stem Academy is less mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 14
Gifted & talented Yes
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 Jose Marti Stem Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Union City High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Emerson Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Robert Waters Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Theodore Roosevelt Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Union Hill Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Jose Marti Stem Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 999
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- 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
Similar high schools in Union City
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Nationwide high 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 (~625 students)
Frequently asked questions about Jose Marti Stem Academy
How many students attend Jose Marti Stem Academy?
Jose Marti Stem Academy has 625 students enrolled. It is a high school in Union City, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 664 (2022-23) → 588 (2023-24), down 76.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jose Marti Stem Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Jose Marti Stem Academy is 11.4:1, which is 3% lower than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 27% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Jose Marti Stem Academy?
60.4% of students at Jose Marti Stem Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Jose Marti Stem Academy?
The largest demographic group at Jose Marti Stem Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 92.2% of enrollment, in Union City, NJ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Jose Marti Stem Academy?
Jose Marti Stem Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 62/100 (higher 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 Jose Marti Stem Academy rank among public schools in Union City?
By Resource Investment Index, Jose Marti Stem Academy ranks #1 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 Jose Marti Stem Academy, Union City School District also operates Union City High School (3,147 students), Emerson Middle School (999 students), and Robert Waters Elementary School (983 students). See the Union City School District district page for the complete list.