- Enrollment
- 3,147
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Union City, NJ
Union Hill Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Union Hill Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 341638003073
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 14
📋 Attendance 45
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Union Hill Middle School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of New Jersey schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most New Jersey schools.
- #9 of 11
- public schools in Union City · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.3:1
- large classes for New Jersey
- 78.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Union Hill Middle School has class sizes larger than 79% of New Jersey schools. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Union Hill Middle School ranks #9 of 11 public schools in Union City, NJ.
School address
District: Union City School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 341638003073 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+53 students YoY
Union Hill Middle School grew from 849 students in 2022-23 to 902 in 2023-24 (+6.2%).
Teacher FTE lost 65.0 → 63.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+53 students YoY 341638003073 · Union City, NJ Middle · MID · TRAD
865 enr · 13.3:1 · 78.1% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Union City High School (3,147 students)
Union Hill Middle School grew from 849 students in 2022-23 to 902 in 2023-24 (+6.2%). Teacher FTE lost 65.0 → 63.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Union Hill 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
- 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
- This school 865
Union Hill Middle School
865 students
- George Washing 776
George Washington Elementary School
776 students
What this shows Union Hill Middle School reports 865 students on the CCD universe file.
How Union Hill Middle School compares
Union Hill Middle School is a growing 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 | 13.3:1 | ▲ 13% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 78.1% | ▲ 164% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 865 | top 13% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.3:1
Leaner classes than 64% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
865
Bigger than 88% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
78.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 164% 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
13.3:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 79% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 21% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
22.1%
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 433 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
33
in-school suspensions + 19 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 97.8%
White 1.3%
African American 0.5%
Asian 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 97.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 4.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 4.3, Union Hill 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 Union Hill 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 |
| Emerson Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar 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 |
| George Washington Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Union Hill Middle School'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
- 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 (~865 students)
Frequently asked questions about Union Hill Middle School
How many students attend Union Hill Middle School?
Union Hill Middle School has 865 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Union City, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 849 (2022-23) → 902 (2023-24), up 53.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Union Hill Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Union Hill Middle School is 13.3:1, which is 13% higher than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 15% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Union Hill Middle School?
78.1% of students at Union Hill Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Union Hill Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Union Hill Middle School is Hispanic or Latino at 97.8% of enrollment, in Union City, NJ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Union Hill Middle School?
Union Hill Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (typical 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 Union Hill Middle School rank among public schools in Union City?
By Resource Investment Index, Union Hill Middle School ranks #9 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 Union Hill Middle School, 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.