Burch Charter School of Excellence vs University Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Jersey, United States, 688 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Burch Charter School of Excellence
Irvington · Charter elementary · Grades K–5
335 students
University Middle School
Irvington · Public middle · Grades 6–8
719 students
| Measure | Burch Charter School of Excellence Irvington, New Jersey | University Middle School Irvington, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 38 Lower 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1209 of 1,479 | #427 of 440 |
| National rank | #32993 of 50,301 | #13426 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 335 | 719 |
| Enrollment | 335 | 719 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 66% | 76.8% |
| Students per teacher | 17.6 | 12.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 24% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 10% |
| city | Irvington | Irvington |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Burch Charter School of Excellence scores higher on the Success Index (US) (38.4 vs 22.0).
- •Burch Charter School of Excellence does better on math proficiency (32% vs 10%).
- •Burch Charter School of Excellence does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 24%).
- •Burch Charter School of Excellence does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (66% vs 76.8%).
- •University Middle School does better on students per teacher (12.0 vs 17.6).
- •University Middle School is the larger school with 719 students compared with 335.
- •Burch Charter School of Excellence is a charter school while University Middle School is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Burch Charter School of Excellence better than University Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Burch Charter School of Excellence ranks higher (38.4 vs 22.0 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Burch Charter School of Excellence and University Middle School?
About 688 m in a straight line, between Irvington and Irvington in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Burch Charter School of Excellence: 335. University Middle School: 719. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Burch Charter School of Excellence and University Middle School rank in New Jersey?
Burch Charter School of Excellence is 1209th of 1,479 and University Middle School is 427th of 440 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).