Summary:
The Union City school district in New Jersey consists of 14 schools, including 10 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 2 high schools. The district as a whole is ranked 298 out of 609 districts in the state and is rated 3 out of 5 stars by SchoolDigger.
The standout schools in the district are the Jose Marti STEM Academy, a high school ranked 14th out of 434 in New Jersey with a 5-star rating, and the Sara M. Gilmore Academy, an elementary school ranked 7th out of 1,347 in the state and also with a 5-star rating. These schools have exceptional test scores and graduation rates. However, the district as a whole struggles with lower-than-average proficiency rates, particularly in higher grade levels, as well as high rates of chronic absenteeism and economic disadvantage among the student population.
The data reveals a stark contrast in performance between the top-performing schools and the lower-performing elementary and middle schools in the Union City School District. Addressing the underlying issues of chronic absenteeism and economic disadvantage may be crucial for improving overall student outcomes across the district.
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