University Middle School

255 Myrtle Ave
Irvington, NJ 07111
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 720 students in grades 6-8, University Middle School 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 7% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 17% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 720 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • : Bottom 50% in NJ
  • : 7% (Btm 50%)
  • : 17% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤1% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

School Overview

University Middle School's student population of 720 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 51 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
720 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
51 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

University Middle School 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 University Middle School is 0.42, 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)
#2080 out of 2201 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of University Middle School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
7%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of University Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
17%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of University Middle School 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.
≤1%
23%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of University Middle School 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
14:1
11:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
1%
10%
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Hispanic
28%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in University Middle School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
71%
15%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in University Middle School and the percentage of Black public school students in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
n/a
39%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in University Middle School and the percentage of White public school students in New Jersey by year, with the latest 1993-94 school year data.
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.
0.42
This chart displays the diversity score of University Middle School 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
44%
31%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in University Middle School 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
2%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in University Middle School 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 University Middle School's ranking?
University Middle School is ranked #2080 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?
7% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% NJ state average), while 17% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend University Middle School?
720 students attend University Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of University Middle School students are Black, 28% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of University Middle School?
University Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does University Middle School offer ?
University Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is University Middle School part of?
University Middle School is part of Irvington Public School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 720 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 7% (Btm 50%)
  • : 17% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤1% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

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