- Enrollment
- 1,913
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Irvington, NJ
University Middle School
Federal NCES profile for University Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 340768002120
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 42
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
University Middle School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of New Jersey schools.
- #6 of 13
- public schools in Irvington · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.1:1
- large classes for New Jersey
- 44.0%
- free-lunch eligible
University Middle School has class sizes larger than 86% of New Jersey schools. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, University Middle School ranks #6 of 13 public schools in Irvington, NJ.
School address
District: Irvington Public School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 340768002120 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-55 students YoY
University Middle School shrank from 720 students in 2022-23 to 665 in 2023-24 (-7.6%).
Teacher FTE held 51.0 → 51.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-55 students YoY 340768002120 · Irvington, NJ Middle · MID · TRAD
719 enr · 14.1:1 · 44.0% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Irvington High School (1,913 students)
University Middle School shrank from 720 students in 2022-23 to 665 in 2023-24 (-7.6%). Teacher FTE held 51.0 → 51.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
University Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Irvington High
Irvington High School
1,913 students
- Union Avenue M 735
Union Avenue Middle School
735 students
- This school 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 University Middle School reports 719 students on the CCD universe file.
How University Middle School compares
University Middle School is a shrinking campus on CCD: 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 | 14.1:1 | ▲ 19% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 44.0% | ▲ 49% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 719 | top 20% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.1:1
Leaner classes than 56% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
719
Bigger than 81% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
44.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 49% 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
14.1:1
students per teacher
- 19% above state mean
Top 86% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 14% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
23.1%
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 719 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
54
in-school suspensions + 95 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 20.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 61.6%
Hispanic or Latino 37.4%
White 0.4%
Two or More 0.3%
Asian 0.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 61.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 48.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 48.1, University 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 University Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Irvington High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Union Avenue Middle School | Similar size | Higher 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 | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Madison Avenue | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to University Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 735
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- 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 (~719 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.1:1)
Frequently asked questions about University Middle School
How many students attend University Middle School?
University Middle School has 719 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Irvington, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 720 (2022-23) → 665 (2023-24), down 55.
What is the student-teacher ratio at University Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at University Middle School is 14.1:1, which is 19% higher than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 10% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at University Middle School?
44.0% of students at University Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of University Middle School?
The largest demographic group at University Middle School is African American at 61.6% of enrollment, in Irvington, NJ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for University Middle School?
University Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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 University Middle School rank among public schools in Irvington?
By Resource Investment Index, University Middle School ranks #6 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 University Middle School, Irvington Public School District also operates Irvington High School (1,913 students), Union Avenue Middle School (735 students), and Florence Avenue Elementary School (694 students). See the Irvington Public School District district page for the complete list.