Enrollment
735
New Jersey · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
53.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.9:1
vs 11.8:1 New Jersey avg
+18% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
54.1%
vs 29.6% New Jersey avg
+83% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Union Avenue Middle School compares with New Jersey and U.S. medians
What stands out at Union Avenue Middle School
Union Avenue Middle School is a higher-need, mid-sized middle school in Irvington, New Jersey, enrolling 735 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 13.9:1 puts it in the larger third of New Jersey schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 54.1% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 735 puts it in the larger third of New Jersey schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,501 scored New Jersey schools.
Against 235 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #112.
Its student body is led by African American (67%) and Hispanic or Latino (32%) (diversity index 45/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 368 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 26.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Irvington Public School District also operates Irvington High School (1,913 students) and University Middle School (719 students) alongside Union Avenue Middle School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Union Avenue Middle School compares
Union Avenue Middle School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$22,630
per pupil, district-wide
- below New Jersey avg of $24,984
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Irvington Public School District, which includes Union Avenue Middle School.
$22,630
Per student
-9%
vs New Jersey
Avg $24,984
+36%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 9.6%
State 78.3%
Federal 12.2%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 1,913
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- 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
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of New Jersey, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~735 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Union Avenue Middle School a good school?
Union Avenue Middle School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of New Jersey schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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