Union School

www.rutherfordschools.org

399 Students

Middle School 7th - 8th

School Overview

Union School, located at 359 Union Avenue in Rutherford, New Jersey, is a public elementary school serving students in the Rutherford School District. As part of a community-oriented district, the school focuses on providing a foundational academic experience for younger students, emphasizing core subjects like literacy and mathematics while fostering social-emotional development in a supportive environment.

The school is well-regarded for being an integral part of the Rutherford educational system, which is known for its commitment to small-town values and high academic standards. By maintaining a close-knit atmosphere, Union School aims to prepare its students for a smooth transition into the district’s middle and high school levels, ensuring they build the essential skills and confidence necessary for their future educational journeys.

399

Total Students

39.2

Full-Time Teachers

10.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

6.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Union School
Demographic	Student Count
White	205
Hispanic	99
Black	8
Asian	61
Two or More	24
American Indian	2

White
205 (51.4%)
Hispanic
99 (24.8%)
Asian
61 (15.3%)
Two or More
24 (6.0%)
Black
8 (2.0%)
American Indian
2 (0.5%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Rutherford School District
Phone:	(201)438-7675
Website:	http://www.rutherfordschools.org
Grade Range:	7th - 8th
Total Students:	399
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	39.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.2
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	22
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	5

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 7 190

Grade 8 209