Top Rankings
Irvington Public School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 6,885 students in Irvington Public School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
Public Schools in Irvington Public School District have an average math proficiency score of 4% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 23% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New Jersey public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NJ)
# Schools
12 Schools
2,557 Schools
# Students
6,885 Students
1,339,860 Students
# Teachers
517 Teachers
115,689 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
Irvington Public School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 646 school districts in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 81% has increased from 71% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#638 out of 648 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
4%
26%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
47%
Graduation Rate
81%
88%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.41
0.71
# American Indian Students
11 Students
2,422 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
24 Students
138,661 Students
% Asian Students
1%
10%
# Hispanic Students
1,786 Students
423,348 Students
% Hispanic Students
26%
32%
# Black Students
5,006 Students
196,542 Students
% Black Students
73%
15%
# White Students
19 Students
536,279 Students
% White Students
n/a
40%
# Hawaiian Students
18 Students
2,962 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
20 Students
37,132 Students
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
640
43,886
# Students in K Grade:
508
86,189
# Students in 1st Grade:
503
88,385
# Students in 2nd Grade:
511
90,397
# Students in 3rd Grade:
507
91,186
# Students in 4th Grade:
482
92,179
# Students in 5th Grade:
481
93,667
# Students in 6th Grade:
473
95,200
# Students in 7th Grade:
501
98,764
# Students in 8th Grade:
465
100,169
# Students in 9th Grade:
441
107,364
# Students in 10th Grade:
379
100,102
# Students in 11th Grade:
385
98,448
# Students in 12th Grade:
328
98,516
# Ungraded Students:
281
55,408
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $29,129 is higher than the state median of $27,348. The school district revenue/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $26,216 is less than the state median of $26,228. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$201 MM
$36,642 MM
Spending
$181 MM
$35,142 MM
Revenue / Student
$29,129
$27,348
Spending / Student
$26,216
$26,228
Best Irvington Public School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
University Middle School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
255 Myrtle Ave
Irvington, NJ 07111
(973) 399-6879
Irvington, NJ 07111
(973) 399-6879
Grades: 6-8
| 769 students
Rank: #22.
Union Avenue Middle School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
427 Union Ave
Irvington, NJ 07111
(973) 399-6885
Irvington, NJ 07111
(973) 399-6885
Grades: 6-8
| 748 students
Rank: #33.
Grove Street Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
602 Grove Street
Irvington, NJ 07111
(973) 399-6865
Irvington, NJ 07111
(973) 399-6865
Grades: PK-5
| 371 students
Rank: #44.
Irvington High School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1253 Clinton Ave
Irvington, NJ 07111
(973) 399-6897
Irvington, NJ 07111
(973) 399-6897
Grades: 9-12
| 1,565 students
Rank: #5 - 75. - 7.
Berkeley Terrace Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
787 Grove Street
Irvington, NJ 07111
(973) 399-6852
Irvington, NJ 07111
(973) 399-6852
Grades: PK-5
| 348 students
Rank: #5 - 75. - 7.
Madison Avenue
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
173 Madison Avenue
Irvington, NJ 07111
(973) 399-6871
Irvington, NJ 07111
(973) 399-6871
Grades: PK-5
| 442 students
Rank: #5 - 75. - 7.
University Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1 University Place
Irvington, NJ 07111
(973) 399-6826
Irvington, NJ 07111
(973) 399-6826
Grades: PK-5
| 355 students
Rank: #88.
Chancellor Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
844 Chancellor Avenue
Irvington, NJ 07111
(973) 399-6858
Irvington, NJ 07111
(973) 399-6858
Grades: K-5
| 489 students
Rank: #99.
Thurgood Marshall Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
141 181 Montgomery Avenue
Irvington, NJ 07111
(973) 416-3824
Irvington, NJ 07111
(973) 416-3824
Grades: PK-5
| 358 students
Rank: #1010.
Mt. Vernon Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 2% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
54 Mt Vernon Avenue
Irvington, NJ 07111
(973) 399-6875
Irvington, NJ 07111
(973) 399-6875
Grades: PK-5
| 504 students
Rank: #1111.
Florence Avenue Elementary School
(Math: ≤1% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1324 Springfield Avenue
Irvington, NJ 07111
(973) 399-6861
Irvington, NJ 07111
(973) 399-6861
Grades: K-5
| 625 students
Rank: n/an/a
97 Augusta Street
Irvington, NJ 07111
(973) 399-6868
Irvington, NJ 07111
(973) 399-6868
Grades: PK
| 311 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Irvington Public School District?
Irvington Public School District manages 12 public schools serving 6,885 students.
What is the rank of Irvington Public School District?
Irvington Public School District is ranked #638 out of 646 school districts in New Jersey (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of New Jersey school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Irvington Public School District?
73% of Irvington Public School District students are Black, 26% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Irvington Public School District?
Irvington Public School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 12:1.
What is Irvington Public School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $26,216 is less than the state median of $26,228. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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