At a glance
Reported students
999
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
67
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
14.9:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
07–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
New Jersey middle enrollment
93rd percentile
Compared with 440 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
767
Emerson Middle School: 999 reported students.
State peer staffing position
96th percentile
14.9:1 reported; state peer median 10.8:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 980
- Teachers (FTE)
- 76
- Student–teacher ratio
- 12.9:1
What the reported data says about Emerson Middle School
Emerson Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 07–08 in Union City. It is one of 15 current school records connected to Union City School District. NCES reports 999 students for 2024–25.
Among 440 middle schools in New Jersey with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 543 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 93rd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 14.9:1, above the New Jersey median of 10.8:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (97.3%) and White (1%). English learners represent 18.2% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 9.3%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Emerson Middle School
- 1How do the reported 14.9:1 student–teacher ratio and 67 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 2 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 18.2%
- Students with disabilities
- 9.3%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 86.7%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 2
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- Social workers (FTE)
- 3
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White1%
- Hispanic97.3%
- Black1%
- Asian0.7%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial0%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Union City School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Union Hill Middle School
Middle · Grades 07–08
865 reported students
Esther Salas Academy
Middle · Grades 07–09
Enrollment not reported
Robert Waters Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–06
983 reported students
Theodore Roosevelt Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–06
871 reported students
George Washington Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–06
776 reported students
Thomas A Edison Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–06
767 reported students
Public schools near Emerson Middle School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Union Hill Middle School Middle · Union City School District | 07–08 | 865 | 0.9 mi |
| Hoboken Middle School Middle · Hoboken Public School District | 06–08 | 438 | 1.5 mi |
| West New York Middle School Middle · West New York School District | 07–08 | 1,087 | 1.8 mi |
| Franklin L. Williams School Middle · Jersey City Public Schools | 06–08 | 906 | 2.1 mi |
| NYC Lab MS for Collaborative Studies Middle · New York City Geographic District # 2 | 06–08 | 538 | 2.2 mi |
| Explore Middle School Middle · Hudson County Schools of Technology School District | 06–08 | 163 | 2.4 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Emerson Middle School
What grades does Emerson Middle School serve?
Emerson Middle School reports grades 07–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Union City School District.
How many students attend Emerson Middle School?
Emerson Middle School reported 999 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 93rd percentile among 440 New Jersey middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 980 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Emerson Middle School?
The calculated ratio is 14.9:1, based on 999 students and 67 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The New Jersey median for the same school level is 10.8:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Emerson Middle School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Emerson Middle School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Union City School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Emerson Middle School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
86.7% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Emerson Middle School in?
Emerson Middle School is part of Union City School District, based in Union City, NJ, which operates 15 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Emerson Middle School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Union Hill Middle School (0.9 mi), Hoboken Middle School (1.5 mi), West New York Middle School (1.8 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.