Irvington Public School District
School District · Irvington, New Jersey
Avg Rating
5.2
out of 10
Schools
12
8 elem, 2 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$28,651
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.1:1
Avg Rating
5.2
out of 10
Schools
12
8 elem, 2 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$28,651
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.1:1
Evaluating Irvington Public School District?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Irvington Public School District as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Chancellor Avenue Elementary School
Irvington · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Union Avenue Middle School
Irvington · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Berkeley Terrace Elementary School
Irvington · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
New Jersey rank
#356 of 398
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-1.1
below New Jersey avg
Per-pupil spending
$28,651
+$3,042 vs New Jersey median
District size
7,770 students
Much larger than New Jersey median
The short answer
Irvington Public School District ranks #356 of 398 New Jersey districts by overall school rating. Irvington Public School District's schools with real test data average 5.3/10 across 11 schools. Its top-rated schools are Chancellor Avenue Elementary School (6.6/10), Union Avenue Middle School (5.9/10), and Berkeley Terrace Elementary School (5.9/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 6.6/10 despite 62% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.5 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Irvington Public School District schools.
Top-Rated Schools in Irvington Public School District
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (11 of 12). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chancellor Avenue Elementary School | 6.6 / 10 |
| 2 | Union Avenue Middle School | 5.9 / 10 |
| 3 | Berkeley Terrace Elementary School | 5.9 / 10 |
| 4 | Grove Street Elementary School | 5.7 / 10 |
| 5 | Florence Avenue Elementary School | 5.6 / 10 |
| 6 | University Elementary School | 5.3 / 10 |
| 7 | University Middle School | 5.0 / 10 |
| 8 | Mt. Vernon Avenue Elementary School | 5.0 / 10 |
| 9 | Madison Avenue | 4.9 / 10 |
| 10 | Thurgood Marshall Elementary School | 4.7 / 10 |
See all 12 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Irvington Public School District
Irvington Public School District is a Irvington, New Jersey school district serving 12 schools. The district educates 7,770 students with a student-teacher ratio of 14.1:1. The district invests $28,651 per student annually.
With an average rating of 5.2/10, Irvington Public School District demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Chancellor Avenue Elementary School, which has a composite score of 6.6/10.
In standardized testing, Irvington Public School District students show an average math proficiency of 22.5% and ELA proficiency of 27.2%.
The district includes 8 elementary schools , 2 middle schools , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Irvington Public School District, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Irvington Public School District with test data.
Schools in Irvington Public School District
12 schools Elementary Schools 8
Middle Schools 2
High Schools 1
Other Schools 1
District Details
- State
- New Jersey
- City
- Irvington
- Total Enrollment
- 7,770
- Teachers (FTE)
- 552
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.3%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Irvington Public School District?
Irvington Public School District has 12 schools in total — 8 elementary, 2 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Irvington Public School District?
The average composite rating for Irvington Public School District is 5.2/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Irvington Public School District?
Irvington Public School District spends $28,651 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Irvington Public School District?
The average student-teacher ratio in Irvington Public School District is 14.1:1.
What is the top-rated school in Irvington Public School District?
Chancellor Avenue Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Irvington Public School District with a composite score of 6.6/10.
What are the test scores in Irvington Public School District?
Across schools in Irvington Public School District with test data, the average math proficiency is 22.5% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 27.2%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Irvington Public School District compare to other districts in New Jersey?
Irvington Public School District has an average school rating of 5.2/10 across 12 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in New Jersey by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 5.2/10
- Math Proficiency
- 22.5%
- ELA Proficiency
- 27.2%
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, New Jersey Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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