Kawameeh Middle School

kawameeh.twpunionschools.org/

729 Students

Middle School 5th - 8th

School Overview

Kawameeh Middle School, located at 490 David Terrace in Union, New Jersey, is a public school serving students in grades 6 through 8. As part of the Township of Union Public Schools district, the school focuses on providing a comprehensive educational experience that bridges the transition between elementary and high school. The facility is situated within a residential community and serves as a central hub for adolescent development, offering a curriculum designed to build foundational academic skills while encouraging social and emotional growth.

Beyond core academic subjects like mathematics, language arts, science, and social studies, Kawameeh Middle School emphasizes the importance of a well-rounded education through various extracurricular activities, athletics, and elective programs. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that promotes inclusivity, academic rigor, and civic responsibility, aiming to prepare its diverse student body for the challenges of secondary education and beyond.

729

Total Students

57.4

Full-Time Teachers

12.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

43.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Kawameeh Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	138
Hispanic	257
Black	251
Asian	57
Two or More	23
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	2

Hispanic
257 (35.3%)
Black
251 (34.4%)
White
138 (18.9%)
Asian
57 (7.8%)
Two or More
23 (3.2%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.3%)
American Indian
1 (0.1%)

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:	Township of Union School District
Phone:	(908)851-6570
Website:	http://kawameeh.twpunionschools.org/
Grade Range:	5th - 8th
Total Students:	729
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	57.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	253
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	62

* 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 6 239

Grade 7 245

Grade 8 245