Florence Avenue Elementary School vs Union Avenue Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Jersey, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Florence Avenue Elementary School
Irvington · Public elementary · Grades K–5
694 students
Union Avenue Middle School
Irvington · Public middle · Grades 6–8
735 students
| Measure | Florence Avenue Elementary School Irvington, New Jersey | Union Avenue Middle School Irvington, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 19 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1453 of 1,479 | #424 of 440 |
| National rank | #45587 of 50,301 | #13279 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 694 | 735 |
| Enrollment | 694 | 735 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 86.6% | 79.9% |
| Students per teacher | 17.8 | 16.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 31% | 38% |
| Math proficiency | 26% | 13% |
| city | Irvington | Irvington |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Union Avenue Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (22.8 vs 18.8).
- •Florence Avenue Elementary School does better on math proficiency (26% vs 13%).
- •Union Avenue Middle School does better on reading proficiency (38% vs 31%).
- •Union Avenue Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (79.9% vs 86.6%).
- •Union Avenue Middle School does better on students per teacher (16.0 vs 17.8).
- •Union Avenue Middle School is the larger school with 735 students compared with 694.
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 Florence Avenue Elementary School better than Union Avenue Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Union Avenue Middle School ranks higher (22.8 vs 18.8 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 Florence Avenue Elementary School and Union Avenue Middle School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Irvington and Irvington in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Florence Avenue Elementary School: 694. Union Avenue Middle School: 735. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Florence Avenue Elementary School and Union Avenue Middle School rank in New Jersey?
Florence Avenue Elementary School is 1453rd of 1,479 and Union Avenue Middle School is 424th of 440 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).