Average
#1552 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Union Avenue Middle School
Middle School · Irvington Public School District · Irvington, NJ
An Irvington Public School District middle school serving grades 6th – 8th.
427 UNION AVE, Irvington, NJ 07111
- Math 32% vs NJ 36% (2025)
- Reading 31% vs NJ 57% (2025)
- 14.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
Full Profile · 3/3 metricsView breakdown
View breakdown
View breakdown
Students at Union Avenue Middle School score 31% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 30%).
2025 NJSLA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 16 points since 2021, reaching 31% in 2025.
Show all 16 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 24% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 33% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 42 test records from NJ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
67.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Union Avenue Middle School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the New York map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 71Very Walkable
- Bike 49Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,025/100K
Powered by
FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Irvington), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$59,232
Median home value
$291,500
Median rent
$1,324/mo
College educated
22.3%
Homeownership
29.3%
Poverty rate
18.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 07111; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nj Regional Day School - NewarkEnrollment path unverified | 5.7 | K–12 | 1.1 mi | 104 | Compare → |
| Walter O. Krumbiegel Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.9 | 7–8 | 1.4 mi | 309 | Compare → |
| University Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.0 | 6–8 | 1.7 mi | 665 | Compare → |
| Hillside Innovation AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 8.3 | 7–8 | 1.9 mi | 101 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Irvington Public School District
- Schools in district
- 12
- Rank in district
- #3 of 12
- District spending per student
- $28,651NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 21.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Union Avenue Middle School is listed in Irvington Public School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Union Avenue Middle School
Union Avenue Middle School is a public middle school in Irvington, NJ, part of Irvington Public School District, serving approximately 728 students in grades 6th-8th with a 14.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,552 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 24% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 33% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Union Avenue Middle School
What grades does Union Avenue Middle School serve?
Union Avenue Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Union Avenue Middle School?
Union Avenue Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 728 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Union Avenue Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Union Avenue Middle School is 14.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Union Avenue Middle School rank in NJ?
Union Avenue Middle School ranks #1,552 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Union Avenue Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Union Avenue Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Union Avenue Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Union Avenue Middle School has 24% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 33% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Union Avenue Middle School a charter school?
No, Union Avenue Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Union Avenue Middle School a Title I school?
No, Union Avenue Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Union Avenue Middle School?
67.2% of students at Union Avenue Middle School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 728
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 51
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Essex County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 20.6%
- Phone
- (973) 399-6885
- Area population (ZIP 07111)
- 60,334
- Area average commute
- 34.1 min
- Area median age
- 34.9
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 NJSLA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 NJSLA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 NJSLA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 NJSLA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- State assessments · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 07111; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
Related reading
Get school insights in your inbox
New rankings, best-schools lists, and parent guides — delivered free. No spam, unsubscribe anytime.
We respect your privacy. Unsubscribe at any time.