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Irvington Public School District

New Jersey · Public School District
12
Schools
6,980
Students
$31,305
Per-Pupil Spend
+118% nat'l
47.9%
Free Lunch Rate
≈ nat'l avg
80.0%
Graduation Rate
-6.5pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Irvington Public School District is a public school district in New Jersey serving 6,980 students across 12 schools. It includes 8 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high schools. Its graduation rate of 80.0% is below the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $31,305 is above average for a US public school district. 48% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 37/100.

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All Schools (12)
Middle Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Union Avenue Middle School06–08730
University Middle School06–08720
High School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Irvington High School09–121,684
Other School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Augusta Preschool AcademyPK–PK313
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$31,305+118% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
78%
State
78.3%
Local (property tax)
9.6%
Federal
12.2%

State funding accounts for 78% of the budget — this district relies more on state aid than local tax revenue.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
12
Schools
6,980
Students
48%
Free Lunch
$31K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate80.0%
Opportunity Score37/100
StateNew Jersey →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
High per-student investment
Spends $31,305 per pupil — 118% above the national average of $14,347.
Below-average graduation rate
At 80.0%, graduation is 6.5 points below the national average of 86.5%.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Irvington Public School District?
Irvington Public School District has 12 public schools, serving a total of 6,980 students.
What is the graduation rate for Irvington Public School District?
The graduation rate is 80.0%, which is below the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Irvington Public School District spend per student?
Irvington Public School District spends $31,305 per pupil — 118% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Irvington Public School District?
48% of students in Irvington Public School District qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Irvington Public School District?
No, Irvington Public School District does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Irvington Public School District serve?
Irvington Public School District serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Irvington Public School District?
The median opportunity score across schools in Irvington Public School District is 37/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.