East Orange School District
School District · East Orange, New Jersey
Avg Rating
5.9
out of 10
Schools
20
14 elem, 3 mid, 3 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$32,491
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.8:1
Avg Rating
5.9
out of 10
Schools
20
14 elem, 3 mid, 3 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$32,491
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.8:1
Evaluating East Orange School District?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge East Orange School District as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Mildred Barry Garvin Elementary
East Orange · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Shelia Y. Oliver Academy
East Orange · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
J. Garfield Jackson Sr. Academy
East Orange · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
New Jersey rank
#289 of 398
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.5
below New Jersey avg
Per-pupil spending
$32,491
+$6,882 vs New Jersey median
District size
9,337 students
Much larger than New Jersey median
The short answer
East Orange School District ranks #289 of 398 New Jersey districts by overall school rating. East Orange School District's schools with real test data average 5.8/10 across 18 schools. Its top-rated schools are Mildred Barry Garvin Elementary (7.9/10), Shelia Y. Oliver Academy (7.6/10), and J. Garfield Jackson Sr. Academy (7.5/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 6.9/10 despite 55% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.9 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among East Orange School District schools.
Top-Rated Schools in East Orange School District
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (18 of 20). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mildred Barry Garvin Elementary | 7.9 / 10 |
| 2 | Shelia Y. Oliver Academy | 7.6 / 10 |
| 3 | J. Garfield Jackson Sr. Academy | 7.5 / 10 |
| 4 | East Orange Stem Academy High School | 7.1 / 10 |
| 5 | Dionne Warwick Institute | 7.1 / 10 |
| 6 | Cicely L. Tyson Community Middle/high School | 7.0 / 10 |
| 7 | Whitney E. Houston Academy | 6.9 / 10 |
| 8 | Cicely L. Tyson Community Elementary School | 6.7 / 10 |
| 9 | Ecole Toussaint Louverture | 6.5 / 10 |
| 10 | Langston Hughes Elementary School | 6.2 / 10 |
See all 20 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About East Orange School District
East Orange School District is a East Orange, New Jersey school district serving 20 schools. The district educates 9,337 students with a student-teacher ratio of 14.8:1. The district invests $32,491 per student annually.
With an average rating of 5.9/10, East Orange School District demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Mildred Barry Garvin Elementary, which has a composite score of 7.9/10.
In standardized testing, East Orange School District students show an average math proficiency of 28.0% and ELA proficiency of 39.8%.
The district includes 14 elementary schools , 3 middle schools , and 3 high schools.
District Map
Schools in East Orange School District, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in East Orange School District with test data.
Schools in East Orange School District
20 schools Elementary Schools 14
Middle Schools 3
District Details
- State
- New Jersey
- City
- East Orange
- Total Enrollment
- 9,337
- Teachers (FTE)
- 633
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.2%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in East Orange School District?
East Orange School District has 20 schools in total — 14 elementary, 3 middle, and 3 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for East Orange School District?
The average composite rating for East Orange School District is 5.9/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in East Orange School District?
East Orange School District spends $32,491 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in East Orange School District?
The average student-teacher ratio in East Orange School District is 14.8:1.
What is the top-rated school in East Orange School District?
Mildred Barry Garvin Elementary is the highest-rated school in East Orange School District with a composite score of 7.9/10.
What are the test scores in East Orange School District?
Across schools in East Orange School District with test data, the average math proficiency is 28.0% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 39.8%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does East Orange School District compare to other districts in New Jersey?
East Orange School District has an average school rating of 5.9/10 across 20 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in New Jersey by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 5.9/10
- Math Proficiency
- 28.0%
- ELA Proficiency
- 39.8%
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, New Jersey Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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