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Veterans Memorial School

1401 CENTRAL AVE, UNION CITY, NJ 07087

Ranked 176 of 257 in New Jersey

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Veterans Memorial School

1401 CENTRAL AVE, UNION CITY, NJ 07087

About Veterans Memorial School

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 23%
Reading 40%
State average proficiency is 23% in Math and 40% in Reading.
37
Full-time Teachers
14 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
12
Teachers In First Or Second Year (yrs)
578
Total Students
$84156
Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 1.5%
Asian 1.6%
Hispanic 96.4%
Black 1%
Two+ Races 0%
Native Am. 0%
White
1.5%
Asian
1.6%
Hispanic
96.4%
Black
1%
Two+ Races
0%
Native Am.
0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 578
44.3%
256 Female
55.7%
322 Male

Student Population

578 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 14 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Veterans Memorial School Contact Information

Address

1401 CENTRAL AVE, UNION CITY, NJ 07087

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Phone

(201) 348-2737

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TOP 176 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Veterans Memorial School

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
🚀
Hands-on with real robots
🏆
Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:00 AM - 2:05 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:45 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

The Young Marines after-school program at Veterans Memorial School began on Wednesday, October 15, 2025.

FAQ

Q1. What educational philosophy guides Veterans Memorial School’s teaching methods?

Ans. The institution implements a student-centered strategy which is highly dependent on inquiry, collaboration, and critical thinking.

Q2. How does Veterans Memorial School integrate technology into the curriculum?

Ans. Veterans Memorial provides different learning plans for each student and also has resource specialists to facilitate the inclusion of students in regular classes.

Q3. What support does the school provide for students with special needs?

Ans. Veterans Memorial offers individualized education plans and resource specialists for inclusive learning.

Q4. Are there school-wide programs to promote social and emotional learning?

Ans. Yes, these programs emphasize the development of skills like empathy, teamwork, and conflict resolution in order to enhance the emotional intelligence of students.

Q5. How can parents get involved at Veterans Memorial School?

Ans. Parents can be engaged through PTA activities, where they can also volunteer and attend nights dedicated to family ??????????engagement.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

PS

The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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