Madison Avenue

173 Madison Avenue
Irvington, NJ 07111
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 435 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Madison Avenue 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 10-14% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 435 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • : Bottom 50% in NJ
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

School Overview

Madison Avenue's student population of 435 students has grown by 43% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
435 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
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School Rankings

Madison Avenue ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,201 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Madison Avenue is 0.47, 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.
This School
State Level (NJ)
#1937 out of 2201 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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10-14%
36%
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20-24%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Madison Avenue and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of New Jersey by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
6-9%
23%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Madison Avenue and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
11:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
10%
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Hispanic
34%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Madison Avenue and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
65%
15%
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White
n/a
39%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in New Jersey.
0.47
This chart displays the diversity score of Madison Avenue and the public school average diversity score of New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
31%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Madison Avenue and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Madison Avenue and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Madison Avenue's ranking?
Madison Avenue is ranked #1937 out of 2,201 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% NJ state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Madison Avenue?
435 students attend Madison Avenue.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Madison Avenue students are Black, 34% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Madison Avenue?
Madison Avenue has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Madison Avenue offer ?
Madison Avenue offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Madison Avenue part of?
Madison Avenue is part of Irvington Public School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 435 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

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