Best Middle Schools in Zip Code 07087

The 07087 zip code area in New Jersey is home to two middle schools - Emerson Middle School and Union Hill Middle School. Both schools serve a predominantly low-income student population, with very high rates of free and reduced-price lunch eligibility.

Academically, the two schools show some strengths and weaknesses. Emerson Middle School has higher English Language Arts (ELA) proficiency compared to the state average, but lower math proficiency, especially in grades 7-8. In contrast, Union Hill Middle School has stronger math performance, particularly in 8th grade, though both schools struggle with low science proficiency rates. Chronic absenteeism is also a concern, with both schools reporting rates around 15%, higher than the state would likely prefer.

Despite these challenges, both Emerson Middle School and Union Hill Middle School have maintained a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger over the past few years, indicating room for improvement to reach higher performance levels. Understanding how the schools' funding is allocated and addressing attendance issues could be important steps in driving better outcomes for their students.