Serving 382 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Sara M Gilmore Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 85-89% (which was higher than the New Jersey state average of 75%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 55-59% (which was lower than the New Jersey state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 was higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment was 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the New Jersey state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
382 students
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)85-89%
75%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)55-59%
69%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
10%
Hispanic
98%
32%
Black
n/a
15%
White
1%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
82%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
85-89% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 75% NJ state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% NJ state average).
How many students attend Sara M Gilmore Elementary School?
382 students attend Sara M Gilmore Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Sara M Gilmore Elementary School students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sara M Gilmore Elementary School?
Sara M Gilmore Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Sara M Gilmore Elementary School offer ?
Sara M Gilmore Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Sara M Gilmore Elementary School part of?
Sara M Gilmore Elementary School is part of Union City School District.
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