Union Avenue Middle School

irvington.k12.nj.us/schools/union-avenue-middle/

735 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

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.

735

Total Students

46.5

Full-Time Teachers

15.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

79.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Union Avenue Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	1
Hispanic	232
Black	495
Asian	2
Two or More	2
Pacific Islander	3

Black
495 (67.3%)
Hispanic
232 (31.6%)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.4%)
Asian
2 (0.3%)
Two or More
2 (0.3%)
White
1 (0.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Irvington Public School District
Phone:	(973)399-6885
Website:	http://irvington.k12.nj.us/schools/union-avenue-middle/
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	735
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	46.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	551
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	36

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 231

Grade 7 257

Grade 8 247