Irvington Township’s public schools score below 95% of New Jersey districts on tests and graduation
Math proficiency in Irvington Township’s districts is 8%, below the New Jersey average (36%). The grade covers the public school district serving Irvington Township, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within New Jersey, not nationally.
From New Jersey state tests taken in spring 2022, when 97% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Irvington Township’s schools, in brief
Better than its incomes would predict
Among the 120 New Jersey towns with household incomes within a quarter of Irvington Township’s, its schools beat 12%, higher than their 5% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓
Results trail the state
In spring 2022, 21% of tested students were proficient in reading and 8% in math, against 49% and 36% statewide; 97% of students in the tested grades sat the tests. The grade ↓
Graduation
79% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 90% across New Jersey. Districts ↓
Spending and class size
The district spends $25,227 per student, against $28,441 across New Jersey (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓
Eight elementary schools, then two middle and one high school
Which school depends on the address at every step. Enrollment is up 12% since 2020–21. See the path ↓
Choice beyond the district
Burch Charter School of Excellence is in town. Every school ↓
Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.
What’s behind Irvington Township’s grade
D: better than 5% of New Jersey school districts, #446 of 465 New Jersey towns. Both inputs trail the New Jersey average; graduation is the closer of the two to typical.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Irvington Township, with each school’s own grade.
6th grade in Irvington Township · depends on your address
Union Avenue Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 735 students · 16:1 students per teacher · in Irvington
University Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 719 students · 12:1 students per teacher · in Irvington
7th grade in Irvington Township · depends on your address
Union Avenue Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 735 students · 16:1 students per teacher · in Irvington
University Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 719 students · 12:1 students per teacher · in Irvington
8th grade in Irvington Township · depends on your address
Union Avenue Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 735 students · 16:1 students per teacher · in Irvington
University Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 719 students · 12:1 students per teacher · in Irvington
9th grade in Irvington Township
Irvington High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,913 students · 15:1 students per teacher · in Irvington
10th grade in Irvington Township
Irvington High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,913 students · 15:1 students per teacher · in Irvington
11th grade in Irvington Township
Irvington High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,913 students · 15:1 students per teacher · in Irvington
12th grade in Irvington Township
Irvington High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,913 students · 15:1 students per teacher · in Irvington
Irvington Township’s public schools are run by Irvington Township School District. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.
The district
Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.
Well below the state in reading
Irvington Township vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the New Jersey towns that share Irvington Township’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| Irvington Township | D | Irvington Township |
| Newark | D | Newark City |
| Maplewood | B+ | South Orange-Maplewood |
| Union | C+ | Union Township |
Every school in Irvington Township
13 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with New Jersey’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).
Questions about Irvington Township’s schools
Are Irvington Township’s schools good?
On New Jersey’s tests they score below most of the state: the public schools Irvington Township children attend score below 95% of New Jersey’s school districts on tests and graduation, a D Schools grade, #446 of 465 New Jersey towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 12%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Irvington Township in?
Irvington Township School District, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 7,659 students in 12 schools (2024–25).
Where do Irvington Township kids go to high school?
Irvington High School in Irvington, with 1,913 students; its own test results earn a D.
What is Irvington Township’s graduation rate?
79% of the class of 2023 in Irvington Township School District graduated in four years, against 90% across New Jersey.
How much does Irvington Township spend per student?
$25,227 in Irvington Township School District (FY2024), against $28,441 across New Jersey. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Parents talk
What Irvington Township families are saying about school.
Looking for colleges? Colleges near Irvington Township → They have their own page.
School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within New Jersey. Stars are from neighbors.