University Middle School
IRVINGTON, NJ · Irvington Public School District
Regular public school · Grades 6-8 · Suburb, large
418th of 440 New Jersey middle schools statewide · better than 5%· Stable
255 MYRTLE AVE, IRVINGTON, NJ 07111
(973)399-6879NCES ID 340768002120Directory 2023–24
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.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25 · 686 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 665 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 1988, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 92.2% | 67.4% | ▼ 24.8 pts | |
| Hispanic | 7.2% | 31.6% | ▲ 24.4 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 1988. Race categories changed by 2010: earlier data combines Asian and Pacific Islander students and does not consistently identify multiracial students. The chart retains that history, while the change table uses 2010 onward.
Typical home value $428K in zip 07111 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank · ▲▼ = points better or worse than University Middle School
- #264Pride Academy Charter SchoolPride Academy Charter School District · 1.3 mi away · charter264th of 440
ELA 53% ▲32 · Math 39% ▲29Compare - #402Union Avenue Middle SchoolIrvington Public School District · 1.7 mi away402nd of 440
ELA 31% ▲10 · Math 11% ▲1Compare - #135South Orange Middle SchoolSouth Orange-Maplewood School District · 2.3 mi away135th of 440
ELA 71% ▲50 · Math 55% ▲45Compare - #285Link Community Charter SchoolLink Community Charter School · 2.3 mi away · charter285th of 440
ELA 61% ▲40 · Math 27% ▲17Compare - #335Orange Preparatory Academy School of Inquiry and InnovationOrange Board Of Education School District · 2.3 mi away335th of 440
ELA 45% ▲24 · Math 25% ▲15Compare - #397Walter O. Krumbiegel Middle SchoolHillside Public School District · 2.5 mi away397th of 440
ELA 34% ▲13 · Math 11% ▲1Compare - #213Discovery Charter SchoolDiscovery Charter School · 2.5 mi away · charter213th of 440
ELA 67% ▲46 · Math 39% ▲29Compare - #428Patrick F. Healy Middle SchoolEast Orange School District · 2.6 mi away428th of 440
ELA 14% ▼7 · Math 10% =Compare
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.