UNION AVENUE MIDDLE SCHOOL
UNION AVENUE MIDDLE SCHOOL is a Title I public middle school that is part of the Irvington Public School District school district, located in IRVINGTON, NJ with about 718 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 57 teachers, UNION AVENUE MIDDLE SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 12:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
UNION AVENUE MIDDLE SCHOOL, located at 427 Union Avenue in Irvington, New Jersey, is a public school serving students in grades 6 through 8. As part of the Irvington Public Schools district, the institution is dedicated to fostering an academic environment that prepares middle schoolers for the transition to high school. The school focuses on delivering a comprehensive core curriculum while encouraging student participation in extracurricular activities that promote social and personal development.
The school’s location in a diverse urban community shapes its commitment to providing equitable educational opportunities and support services for its student body. UNION AVENUE MIDDLE SCHOOL emphasizes the importance of community involvement and parental engagement, striving to create a structured and supportive atmosphere where students are encouraged to achieve academic proficiency and develop the critical thinking skills necessary for future success in their educational careers.
For more information, contact UNION AVENUE MIDDLE SCHOOL at (973) 399-6885 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
IRVINGTON, NJ 07111-2811
(973) 399-6885
UNION AVENUE MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public Title I school in IRVINGTON, NJ with about 718 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in New Jersey
School Details
- Level:
- Middle School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Irvington Public School District
- Total Students:
- 718
- Teachers:
- 57
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 718 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending UNION AVENUE MIDDLE SCHOOL is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 77% of the student body.
- Black or African American
- 77.3%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 20.8%
- Asian
- 1.0%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.8%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.1%
- Female
- 44.8%
- Male
- 55.2%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.