University Middle School
IRVINGTON, NJ · Irvington Public School District · Grades 6-8
418th of 440 New Jersey middle schools statewide · better than 5%· Stable
University Middle School ranking
SchoolRow ranks University Middle School 418th of 440 New Jersey middle schools for 2024–25, based on NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 5% of middle schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 1th in 2019 to 5th in 2025.
University Middle School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25 · 686 students tested
University Middle School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 665 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 85.1% | 67.4% | ▼ 17.7 pts | |
| Hispanic | 9.3% | 31.6% | ▲ 22.3 pts |
Homes near University Middle School
Typical home value $428K in zip 07111 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Middle schools near University Middle School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 5Pride Academy Charter SchoolPride Academy Charter School District · 1.3 mi away · charter264th of 440
ELA 53% · Math 39% - 1Union Avenue Middle SchoolIrvington Public School District · 1.7 mi away402nd of 440
ELA 31% · Math 11% - 7South Orange Middle SchoolSouth Orange-Maplewood School District · 2.3 mi away135th of 440
ELA 71% · Math 55% - 4Link Community Charter SchoolLink Community Charter School · 2.3 mi away · charter285th of 440
ELA 61% · Math 27% - 3Orange Preparatory Academy School of Inquiry and InnovationOrange Board Of Education School District · 2.3 mi away335th of 440
ELA 45% · Math 25% - 1Walter O. Krumbiegel Middle SchoolHillside Public School District · 2.5 mi away397th of 440
ELA 34% · Math 11% - 6Discovery Charter SchoolDiscovery Charter School · 2.5 mi away · charter213th of 440
ELA 67% · Math 39% - 1Patrick F. Healy Middle SchoolEast Orange School District · 2.6 mi away428th of 440
ELA 14% · Math 10%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is University Middle School in?
University Middle School is part of the Irvington Public School District district in IRVINGTON, New Jersey.
Is University Middle School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks University Middle School 418th of 440 New Jersey middle schools (better than 5% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of University Middle School?
Black 67%, Hispanic 32% (665 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near University Middle School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 07111 is $428K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.