Union Hill Middle School

uhms.ucboe.us/

865 Students

Middle School 7th - 8th

School Overview

Union Hill Middle School, located at 3800 Hudson Avenue in Union City, New Jersey, serves as a central pillar of the local community. As part of the Union City School District, the school is dedicated to fostering an environment that encourages academic excellence, personal growth, and social responsibility for its diverse student body. The facility is situated in a densely populated urban area, reflecting the district’s commitment to providing quality public education in a supportive and accessible setting.

Beyond the classroom, Union Hill Middle School emphasizes a well-rounded educational experience by offering various extracurricular activities and programs designed to help students navigate the crucial middle school years. The school focuses on preparing students for the transition to high school by building foundational academic skills while encouraging students to engage positively with their peers and the broader Union City community. Through its structured curriculum and faculty support, the school strives to empower its students to succeed both academically and as active citizens.

865

Total Students

59.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

83.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Union Hill Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	11
Hispanic	846
Black	4
Asian	4

Hispanic
846 (97.8%)
White
11 (1.3%)
Black
4 (0.5%)
Asian
4 (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:	Union City School District
Phone:	(201)348-5936
Website:	http://uhms.ucboe.us/
Grade Range:	7th - 8th
Total Students:	865
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	59.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	676
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	46

* 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 7 430

Grade 8 435