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Union County Educational Services Commission School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 324 students in Union County Educational Services Commission School District.
Public Schools in Union County Educational Services Commission School District have a diversity score of 0.63, which is less than the New Jersey public school average of 0.72.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NJ)
# Schools
6 Schools
2,556 Schools
# Students
324 Students
1,355,555 Students
# Teachers
59 Teachers
116,382 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
5:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
The school district's graduation rate of 25-29% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)≤10%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)<50%
50%
Graduation Rate
(10-11)25-29%
86%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.63
0.72
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
4%
11%
% Hispanic
52%
35%
% Black
28%
14%
% White
15%
37%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $168,685 is higher than the state median of $27,031. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $165,420 is higher than the state median of $25,924. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$55 MM
$36,642 MM
Spending
$54 MM
$35,142 MM
Revenue / Student
$168,685
$27,031
Spending / Student
$165,420
$25,924
Best Union County Educational Services Commission School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hillcrest Academy-south
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1571 Lamberts Mill Road
Westfield, NJ 07090
(908) 654-8558
Westfield, NJ 07090
(908) 654-8558
Gr: 9-12 | 87 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: n/an/a
Crossroads School
Special Education School
45 Cardinal Drive
Westfield, NJ 07090
(908) 232-6655
Westfield, NJ 07090
(908) 232-6655
Gr: PK-8 | 52 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: n/an/a
Hillcrest Academy-north
Alternative School
2630 Plainfield Avenue
Scotch Plains, NJ 07076
(908) 233-9366
Scotch Plains, NJ 07076
(908) 233-9366
Gr: 9-12 | 74 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: n/an/a
Lamberts Mill Academy
Special Education School
1571 Lamberts Mill Road
Westfield, NJ 07090
(908) 233-7581
Westfield, NJ 07090
(908) 233-7581
Gr: 6-12 | 42 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: n/an/a
Westlake
Special Education School
1571 Lamberts Mill Rd
Westfield, NJ 07090
(908) 232-4181
Westfield, NJ 07090
(908) 232-4181
Gr: 4-12 | 46 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: n/an/a
Work Readiness Academy
Special Education School
971 Suburban Road
Union, NJ 07083
(908) 633-2704
Union, NJ 07083
(908) 633-2704
Gr: 12 | 23 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Union County Educational Services Commission School District?
Union County Educational Services Commission School District manages 6 public schools serving 324 students.
What is the racial composition of students in Union County Educational Services Commission School District?
52% of Union County Educational Services Commission School District students are Hispanic, 28% of students are Black, 15% of students are White, 4% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Union County Educational Services Commission School District?
Union County Educational Services Commission School District has a student/teacher ratio of 5:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 12:1.
What is Union County Educational Services Commission School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $165,420 is higher than the state median of $25,924. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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