Orange Board of Education School District
School District · Orange, New Jersey
Avg Rating
6.2
out of 10
Schools
12
7 elem, 2 mid, 2 high
Enrollment
5,918
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.2:1
Avg Rating
6.2
out of 10
Schools
12
7 elem, 2 mid, 2 high
Enrollment
5,918
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.2:1
Evaluating Orange Board of Education School District?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Orange Board of Education 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.
Rosa Parks Community School
Orange · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Cleveland Street Elementary School
Orange · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Lincoln Avenue Elementary School
Orange · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
New Jersey rank
#254 of 398
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.2
below New Jersey avg
Per-pupil spending
$28,729
+$3,120 vs New Jersey median
District size
5,918 students
Much larger than New Jersey median
The short answer
Orange Board of Education School District ranks #254 of 398 New Jersey districts by overall school rating. Orange Board of Education School District's schools with real test data average 6.3/10 across 10 schools. Its top-rated schools are Rosa Parks Community School (8.5/10), Cleveland Street Elementary School (7.7/10), and Lincoln Avenue Elementary School (7.5/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 7.7/10 despite 63% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 2.0 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 Orange Board of Education School District schools.
Top-Rated Schools in Orange Board of Education School District
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (10 of 12). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rosa Parks Community School | 8.5 / 10 |
| 2 | Cleveland Street Elementary School | 7.7 / 10 |
| 3 | Lincoln Avenue Elementary School | 7.5 / 10 |
| 4 | Stem Innovation Academy of the Oranges | 7.5 / 10 |
| 5 | Forest Street Community Elementary School | 6.9 / 10 |
| 6 | Oakwood Avenue Community School | 6.5 / 10 |
| 7 | Heywood Avenue Elementary School | 6.0 / 10 |
| 8 | Park Avenue Elementary School | 4.8 / 10 |
| 9 | Orange Preparatory Academy School of Inquiry and Innovation | 4.4 / 10 |
| 10 | Orange High School | 3.6 / 10 |
See all 12 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Orange Board of Education School District
Orange Board of Education School District is a Orange, New Jersey school district serving 12 schools.The district educates 5,918 students with a student-teacher ratio of 12.2:1. District-level spending was $28,729 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 6.2/10, Orange Board of Education School District demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Rosa Parks Community School, which has a composite score of 8.5/10.
In standardized testing, Orange Board of Education School District students show an average math proficiency of 28.3% and ELA proficiency of 38.4%.
The district includes 7 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 2 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Orange Board of Education School District, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Orange Board of Education School District with test data.
Schools in Orange Board of Education School District
12 schoolsElementary Schools7
Middle Schools2
Other Schools1
District Details
- State
- New Jersey
- City
- Orange
- Total Enrollment
- 5,918
- Teachers (FTE)
- 484
- District spending per student
- $28,729NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 21.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Orange Board of Education School District?
Orange Board of Education School District has 12 schools in total — 7 elementary, 2 middle, and 2 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Orange Board of Education School District?
The average composite rating for Orange Board of Education School District is 6.2/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in Orange Board of Education School District?
Orange Board of Education School District's district-level spending was $28,729 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Orange Board of Education School District?
The average student-teacher ratio in Orange Board of Education School District is 12.2:1.
What is the top-rated school in Orange Board of Education School District?
Rosa Parks Community School is the highest-rated school in Orange Board of Education School District with a composite score of 8.5/10.
What are the test scores in Orange Board of Education School District?
Across schools in Orange Board of Education School District with test data, the average math proficiency is 28.3% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 38.4%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Orange Board of Education School District compare to other districts in New Jersey?
Orange Board of Education School District has an average school rating of 6.2/10 across 12 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
- 6.2/10
- Math Proficiency
- 28.3%
- ELA Proficiency
- 38.4%
How we rate schools
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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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