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University Middle School vs. Union Avenue Middle School

Should you attend University Middle School or Union Avenue Middle School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
University Middle School
255 Myrtle Ave
Irvington, NJ 07111
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Bottom 50%
Union Avenue Middle School
427 Union Ave
Irvington, NJ 07111
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10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings
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Union Avenue Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:

Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 665 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 8% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 38%). 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 13:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Serving 728 students in grades 6-8, Union Avenue 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 9% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20% (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.
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
665 students
728 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at University Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Union Avenue Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
50% | 50%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at University Middle School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Union Avenue Middle School.
Total Classroom Teachers
51 teachers
51 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at University Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Union Avenue Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at University Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Irvington Public School District and the state of New Jersey, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Union Avenue Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Irvington Public School District and the state of New Jersey, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#2080 out of 2201 schools in NJ
(Bottom 50%)
#2057 out of 2201 schools in NJ
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of University Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Union Avenue Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
8%
(Bottom 50% in NJ)(22-23 School Year Data)
9%
(Bottom 50% in NJ)(22-23 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at University Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Irvington Public School District and New Jersey public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Union Avenue Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Irvington Public School District and New Jersey public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
17%
(Bottom 50% in NJ)
20%
(Bottom 50% in NJ)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at University Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Irvington Public School District and New Jersey public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Union Avenue Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Irvington Public School District and New Jersey public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
≤1%
(Bottom 50% in NJ)
≤1%
(Bottom 50% in NJ)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at University Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Irvington Public School District and New Jersey public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Union Avenue Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Irvington Public School District and New Jersey public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of University Middle School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Union Avenue Middle School by grade.
Grade 6 Students
236
269
Grade 7 Students
233
228
Grade 8 Students
196
231

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
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% Asian
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at University Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Irvington Public School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Union Avenue Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Irvington Public School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2012-13 school year.
% Hispanic
32%
31%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at University Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Irvington Public School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Union Avenue Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Irvington Public School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
68%
69%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at University Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Irvington Public School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Union Avenue Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Irvington Public School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at University Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Irvington Public School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 1993-94 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Union Avenue Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Irvington Public School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2001-02 school year.
% Hawaiian
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% Two or more races
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0.44
0.43
This chart showcases the diversity score of University Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Irvington Public School District and New Jersey, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Union Avenue Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Irvington Public School District and New Jersey, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
61%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at University Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Irvington Public School District and New Jersey, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Union Avenue Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Irvington Public School District and New Jersey, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at University Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Irvington Public School District and New Jersey, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Union Avenue Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Irvington Public School District and New Jersey, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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