Serving 394 students in grades 1-8, Sara M. Gilmore Academy ranks in the top 5% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 71% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 93% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 1-8
- Enrollment: 394 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 88%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 71% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 93% (Top 1%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sara M. Gilmore Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Sara M. Gilmore Academy's student population of 394 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 1-8
Total Students
394 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Sara M. Gilmore Academy ranks within the top 5% of all 2,201 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sara M. Gilmore Academy is 0.40, 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
#96 out of 2201 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
93%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
23%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
10%
10%
Hispanic
76%
34%
Black
2%
15%
White
12%
38%
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
38%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sara M. Gilmore Academy's ranking?
Sara M. Gilmore Academy is ranked #96 out of 2,201 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in New Jersey.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
71% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% NJ state average), while 93% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Sara M. Gilmore Academy?
394 students attend Sara M. Gilmore Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Sara M. Gilmore Academy students are Hispanic, 12% of students are White, 10% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sara M. Gilmore Academy?
Sara M. Gilmore Academy 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 Academy offer ?
Sara M. Gilmore Academy offers enrollment in grades 1-8
What school district is Sara M. Gilmore Academy part of?
Sara M. Gilmore Academy is part of Union City School District.
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