Is Robert Waters Elementary School a good school?

Robert Waters Elementary School ranks 813 th of 1345 New Jersey elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Robert Waters Elementary School?

In the 2021-22 school year, 980 students attended Robert Waters Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of Robert Waters Elementary School?

Students at Robert Waters Elementary School are 98% Hispanic, 1% African American.

What schools do graduates of Robert Waters Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Robert Waters Elementary School usually go on to attend: Middle : Emerson Middle School Middle : Union Hill Middle School High : Jose Marti STEM Academy High : Union City High School

Robert Waters Elementary School in Union City NJ

Performance Trends

Compare Details Robert Waters Elementary School ranks worse than 60.4% of elementary schools in New Jersey. It also ranks 5^th among 9 ranked elementary schools in the Union City School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2022 the calculated Average Standard Score was 38.53. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Robert Waters Elementary School has the largest elementary school student body size in the Union City School District. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (97.9%), African American (1%), Asian (0.6%). (See more...)

Compare Details 88.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Robert Waters Elementary School is 14.6. 8 elementary schools in the Union City School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Robert Waters Elementary School employs 67 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Robert Waters Elementary School is $9,833. 7 elementary schools in the Union City School District spend more per student.

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Schooldigger 2022 Rankings:

Robert Waters Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Robert Waters Elementary School 813^th of 1345 New Jersey public elementary schools. (See Robert Waters Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

English Language Learner students:

Special Education students:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Male students:

Hispanic students:

Union City School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Union City School District 354^th of 615 New Jersey school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Robert Waters Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Robert Waters Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NJ State Percentile
2003	16.19	1015^th	1204	15.7%
2004	24.02	1082^nd	1298	16.6%
2005	41.74	927^th	1303	28.9%
2006	60.43	698^th	1314	46.9%
2007	56.88	766^th	1329	42.4%
2008	51.90	818^th	1338	38.9%
2009	55.65	728^th	1346	45.9%
2010	38.54	975^th	1354	28.0%
2011	44.67	910^th	1360	33.1%
2012	30.84	1053^rd	1363	22.7%
2013	29.83	1054^th	1367	22.9%
2014	32.90	1020^th	1363	25.2%
2015	21.62	1085^th	1357	20.0%
2016	24.28	1063^rd	1346	21.0%
2017	24.13	1053^rd	1352	22.1%
2018	26.72	1047^th	1353	22.6%
2019	25.00	1050^th	1360	22.8%
2021	17.42	1071^st	1317	18.7%
2022	38.53	813^th	1345	39.6%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Robert Waters Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NJ State Percentile
2018	55.18	159^th	434	63.4%
2019	53.26	186^th	463	59.8%
2021	43.53	171^st	411	58.4%
2022	70.51	97^th	489	80.2%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Robert Waters Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NJ State Percentile
2018	26.05	701^st	1001	30.0%
2019	13.59	926^th	1007	8.0%
2022	33.44	570^th	949	39.9%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Robert Waters Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NJ State Percentile
2018	54.12	404^th	942	57.1%
2019	53.10	383^rd	948	59.6%
2021	51.65	330^th	839	60.7%
2022	70.11	179^th	863	79.3%

See the entire list of Best New Jersey Elementary Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Female students at Robert Waters Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NJ State Percentile
2018	28.09	1009^th	1333	24.3%
2019	28.70	992^nd	1331	25.5%
2021	17.67	1081^st	1290	16.2%
2022	39.13	794^th	1326	40.1%

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Rank History for Male students at Robert Waters Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NJ State Percentile
2018	26.90	1012^th	1334	24.1%
2019	23.86	1039^th	1335	22.2%
2021	21.30	975^th	1297	24.8%
2022	39.66	771^st	1324	41.8%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Robert Waters Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NJ State Percentile
2018	47.11	437^th	870	49.8%
2019	44.51	481^st	899	46.5%
2021	38.44	536^th	896	40.2%
2022	63.52	283^rd	953	70.3%

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Data source: test scores: New Jersey Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: New Jersey Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Robert Waters Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1988	52	12	4	1025	n/a	n/a	1093
1989	40	12	8	988	n/a	n/a	1048
1990	37	13	5	999	n/a	n/a	1054
1991	44	14	7	1009	n/a	n/a	1074
1992	37	10	5	1066	n/a	n/a	1118
1993	24	3	3	1028	n/a	n/a	1058
1994	32	7	5	1053	n/a	n/a	1097
1995	32	9	1	1006	n/a	n/a	1048
1996	32	9	1	1006	n/a	n/a	1048
1998	38	18	14	1075	n/a	n/a	1145
1999	25	15	13	1149	n/a	n/a	1202
2000	70	15	15	1328	n/a	n/a	1428
2001	29	14	25	1289	n/a	n/a	1357
2002	27	14	17	1201	n/a	n/a	1259
2003	27	14	17	1201	n/a	n/a	1259
2004	32	12	17	1201	n/a	n/a	1262
2005	23	16	13	1212	n/a	n/a	1264
2006	27	9	15	1203	n/a	n/a	1254
2007	25	10	10	1139	n/a	n/a	1184
2008	18	13	6	1084	n/a	n/a	1121
2009	22	17	6	1068	0	0	1113
2010	20	8	6	921	0	0	955
2011	28	14	9	962	0	0	1013
2012	15	11	9	1010	0	0	1045
2013	17	11	11	1057	0	0	1096
2014	19	11	11	1073	0	0	1114
2015	14	5	13	1083	0	0	1115
2016	6	5	6	1121	0	0	1138
2017	4	3	6	1127	0	0	1140
2018	5	2	6	1124	0	0	1137
2019	7	6	6	1065	0	0	1084
2020	14	8	8	1040	0	0	1070
2021	8	8	7	979	0	0	1002
2022	5	10	6	959	0	0	980

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Robert Waters Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	1093	64.0	17.0	n/a
1989	1048	67.0	15.6	n/a
1990	1054	64.0	16.4	34.8
1991	1074	66.0	16.2	54.4
1992	1118	64.0	17.4	59.7
1993	1058	66.5	15.9	78.6
1994	1097	69.5	15.8	87.4
1995	1048	63.5	16.5	90.9
1996	1048	63.5	16.5	90.9
1998	1145	73.5	15.6	86.3
1999	1202	79.5	15.1	89.4
2000	1428	86.5	16.5	79.7
2001	1357	87.2	15.6	84.5
2002	1259	95.0	13.3	97.2
2003	1259	95.0	13.3	97.2
2004	1262	98.0	12.9	95.2
2005	1264	96.0	13.2	n/a
2006	1254	95.0	13.2	94.8
2007	1184	86.0	13.8	90.7
2008	1121	74.0	15.1	96.2
2009	1113	92.4	9.9	96.1
2010	955	60.0	15.9	95.9
2011	1013	55.5	18.2	95.6
2012	1045	68.1	15.3	95.6
2013	1096	67.0	16.3	96
2014	1114	62.0	17.9	97.8
2015	1115	67.0	16.6	96.2
2016	1138	69.0	16.4	96.6
2017	1140	70.5	16.1	94.9
2018	1137	71.3	15.9	95.3
2019	1084	71.5	15.1	93.5
2020	1070	71.1	15.0	91.9
2021	1002	71.0	14.1	60.7
2022	980	67.0	14.6	88.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Robert Waters Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	1093	64.0	17.0	n/a
1989	1048	67.0	15.6	n/a
1990	1054	64.0	16.4	34.8
1991	1074	66.0	16.2	54.4
1992	1118	64.0	17.4	59.7
1993	1058	66.5	15.9	78.6
1994	1097	69.5	15.8	87.4
1995	1048	63.5	16.5	90.9
1996	1048	63.5	16.5	90.9
1998	1145	73.5	15.6	86.3
1999	1202	79.5	15.1	89.4
2000	1428	86.5	16.5	79.7
2001	1357	87.2	15.6	84.5
2002	1259	95.0	13.3	97.2
2003	1259	95.0	13.3	97.2
2004	1262	98.0	12.9	95.2
2005	1264	96.0	13.2	n/a
2006	1254	95.0	13.2	94.8
2007	1184	86.0	13.8	90.7
2008	1121	74.0	15.1	96.2
2009	1113	92.4	9.9	96.1
2010	955	60.0	15.9	95.9
2011	1013	55.5	18.2	95.6
2012	1045	68.1	15.3	95.6
2013	1096	67.0	16.3	96
2014	1114	62.0	17.9	97.8
2015	1115	67.0	16.6	96.2
2016	1138	69.0	16.4	96.6
2017	1140	70.5	16.1	94.9
2018	1137	71.3	15.9	95.3
2019	1084	71.5	15.1	93.5
2020	1070	71.1	15.0	91.9
2021	1002	71.0	14.1	60.7
2022	980	67.0	14.6	88.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Robert Waters Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$546 (5.6%)	$9,287 (94.4%)	$9,833

Data source: New Jersey Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Robert Waters Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Pandemic (2021-2022)	Change (%)
Ranks 1050^th of 1360 Elementary schools	Ranks 813^th of 1345 Elementary schools	16.8%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Pandemic (2021-2022)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Robert Waters Elementary School)	28.4	38.8	10.4%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Union City School District)	45.1	40.3	4.8%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)	50.2	42.4	7.8%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Robert Waters Elementary School)	38.6	39.1	0.5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Union City School District)	47.4	36.1	11.3%
3rd Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)	55.1	45.4	9.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Robert Waters Elementary School)	44.6	38.5	6.1%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Union City School District)	55.6	47.4	8.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)	57.4	49.4	8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Robert Waters Elementary School)	39.2	25.2	14%
4th Grade Mathematics (Union City School District)	40.7	29.1	11.6%
4th Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)	51	39.4	11.6%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Robert Waters Elementary School)	45.2	47.8	2.6%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Union City School District)	50.3	48.3	2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)	57.9	49.6	8.3%
5th Grade Mathematics (Robert Waters Elementary School)	22	36.4	14.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Union City School District)	29.7	23.4	6.3%
5th Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)	46.8	36	10.8%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Robert Waters Elementary School)	52.8	49.6	3.2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Union City School District)	58.4	58.1	0.3%
6th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)	56.1	47.6	8.5%
6th Grade Mathematics (Robert Waters Elementary School)	20.8	19.2	1.6%
6th Grade Mathematics (Union City School District)	30.1	28.9	1.2%
6th Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)	40.6	31.3	9.3%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Pandemic (2020-2021)	Change (%)
Total Students	1084	1002	7.6%
African American	6	8	33.3%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	6	7	16.7%
Hispanic	1065	979	8.1%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	7	8	14.3%
Two or More Races	0	0
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	93.5%	60.7%	32.9%

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Middle:	Emerson Middle School
	Union Hill Middle School
High:	Jose Marti STEM Academy
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