East Orange School District
School District · East Orange, New Jersey
Avg Rating
5.5
out of 10
Schools
20
14 elem, 3 mid, 3 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$32,491
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.8:1
Avg Rating
5.5
out of 10
Schools
20
14 elem, 3 mid, 3 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$32,491
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.8:1
How this district compares
New Jersey rank
#317 of 398
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.8
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
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 5.5/10, East Orange School District demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Dionne Warwick Institute, which has a composite score of 7.7/10.
In standardized testing, East Orange School District students show an average math proficiency of 15.7% and ELA proficiency of 37.2%.
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 5.5/10. 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?
Dionne Warwick Institute is the highest-rated school in East Orange School District with a composite score of 7.7/10.
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 15.7% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 37.2%. 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 5.5/10 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 are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 5.5/10
- Math Proficiency
- 15.7%
- ELA Proficiency
- 37.2%
Resources
How We Rate Schools
Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.
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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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