Serving 983 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Robert Waters Elementary 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 28% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 44% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 983 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 44% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Robert Waters Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Robert Waters Elementary School's student population of 983 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 75 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
983 students
Total Classroom Teachers
75 teachers
School Rankings
Robert Waters Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,184 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Robert Waters Elementary School is 0.06, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1403 out of 2184 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
23%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
11%
Hispanic
97%
35%
Black
1%
14%
White
1%
37%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
80%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Union City School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Robert Waters Elementary School's ranking?
Robert Waters Elementary School is ranked #1403 out of 2,184 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Robert Waters Elementary School often compared to?
Robert Waters Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Colin Powell Elementary School, Jefferson Elementary School, George Washington Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
28% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% NJ state average), while 44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Robert Waters Elementary School?
983 students attend Robert Waters Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Robert Waters Elementary School students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Robert Waters Elementary School?
Robert Waters Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Robert Waters Elementary School offer ?
Robert Waters Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Robert Waters Elementary School part of?
Robert Waters Elementary School is part of Union City School District.
School Reviews
5 10/10/2025
Why we don't have a calender on line when we could see the days off from the whole month they are in school till when they start school back again why i always have to wonder when they are going to be off from school why not have a calender to see when they are off it would be much easier to make plans ahead for me .
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