Memorial High School vs. Union City High School
Should you attend Memorial High School or Union City High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Memorial High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
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Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Union City High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
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Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Overview
Serving 2,345 students in grades 9-12, Memorial High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 12% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 34% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 3,147 students in grades 9-12, Union City High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 16% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
2,345 students
3,147 students
Total Classroom Teachers
149 teachers
181 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1829 out of 2184 schools in NJ
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#1756 out of 2184 schools in NJ
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
16%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
35%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
8%
6%
Graduation Rate
83%
91%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
588
742
Grade 10 Students
561
740
Grade 11 Students
582
787
Grade 12 Students
614
878
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
96%
96%
% Black
1%
1%
% White
2%
2%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
n/a
Diversity Score
0.08
0.08
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
66%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
7%