- Enrollment
- 1,913
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Irvington, NJ
Union Avenue Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Union Avenue Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 340768002122
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 27
📋 Attendance 33
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Union Avenue Middle School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of New Jersey schools.
- #2 of 13
- public schools in Irvington · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.9:1
- large classes for New Jersey
- 54.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Union Avenue Middle School has class sizes larger than 85% of New Jersey schools. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Union Avenue Middle School ranks #2 of 13 public schools in Irvington, NJ.
School address
District: Irvington Public School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 340768002122 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-2 students YoY
Union Avenue Middle School held near 728 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 53.0 → 51.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-2 students YoY 340768002122 · Irvington, NJ Middle · MID · TRAD
735 enr · 13.9:1 · 54.1% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Irvington High School (1,913 students)
Union Avenue Middle School held near 728 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 53.0 → 51.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Union Avenue Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Irvington High
Irvington High School
1,913 students
- This school 735
Union Avenue Middle School
735 students
- University Mid 719
University Middle School
719 students
- Florence Avenu 694
Florence Avenue Elementary School
694 students
- Mt. Vernon Ave 605
Mt. Vernon Avenue Elementary School
605 students
- Madison Avenue 524
Madison Avenue
524 students
What this shows Union Avenue Middle School reports 735 students on the CCD universe file.
How Union Avenue Middle School compares
Union Avenue Middle School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs New Jersey and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New Jersey | New Jersey avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.9:1 | ▲ 18% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 54.1% | ▲ 83% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 735 | top 19% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.9:1
Leaner classes than 58% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
735
Bigger than 82% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
54.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 83% above the New Jersey average of 29.6%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.9:1
students per teacher
- 18% above state mean
Top 85% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 15% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
26.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$26,057
per pupil, district-wide
- below New Jersey avg of $26,225
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 368 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 81 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 67.3%
Hispanic or Latino 31.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Asian 0.3%
Two or More 0.3%
White 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 67.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 44.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 44.7, Union Avenue Middle School is less mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Irvington Public School District reports $26,057 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Union Avenue Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Irvington High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| University Middle School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Florence Avenue Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mt. Vernon Avenue Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Madison Avenue | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Union Avenue Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 719
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 694
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 605
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 524
- Students per teacher
- 23.8:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~735 students)
Frequently asked questions about Union Avenue Middle School
How many students attend Union Avenue Middle School?
Union Avenue Middle School has 735 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Irvington, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 730 (2022-23) → 728 (2023-24), nearly flat (-2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Union Avenue Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Union Avenue Middle School is 13.9:1, which is 18% higher than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 11% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Union Avenue Middle School?
54.1% of students at Union Avenue Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Union Avenue Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Union Avenue Middle School is African American at 67.3% of enrollment, in Irvington, NJ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Union Avenue Middle School?
Union Avenue Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Union Avenue Middle School rank among public schools in Irvington?
By Resource Investment Index, Union Avenue Middle School ranks #2 of 13 public schools in Irvington, NJ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Irvington on the city page.
What other schools are in Irvington Public School District?
Besides Union Avenue Middle School, Irvington Public School District also operates Irvington High School (1,913 students), University Middle School (719 students), and Florence Avenue Elementary School (694 students). See the Irvington Public School District district page for the complete list.