Excellent
#234 of 990 schools in CT
Top 24% in state
Amity Middle School: Orange
Middle School · Regional School District 05 · Orange, CT
A Regional School District 05 middle school where students score 3 points below what's typical for similar communities.
100 Ohman Ave., Orange, CT 06477
- Math 58% proficient (2022)
- Reading 70% proficient (2022)
- 11.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Amity Middle School: Orange score 64% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 67%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CT average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 17 points since 2019, to 64% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 76% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 83% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 26 test records from CT state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
16.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Amity Middle School: Orange sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 4Car-Dependent
- Bike 38Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,547/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Orange), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$145,625
Median home value
$466,800
Median rent
$2,016/mo
College educated
59.1%
Homeownership
88.9%
Poverty rate
3.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 06477; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Milestones Behavioral ServicesPrivate · tuition | 7.8private | PK–12 | 2.7 mi | 92 | Compare → |
| The Foundation School OrangePrivate · tuition | Not rated | 1–11 | 2.7 mi | 26 | Compare → |
| Amistad AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.2 | K–12 | 3.5 mi | 1,125 | Compare → |
| Harry M. Bailey Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.9 | 7–8 | 3.6 mi | 885 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Regional School District 05
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #2 of 3
- District spending per student
- $25,727NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 3.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Amity Middle School: Orange is listed in Regional School District 05; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Amity Middle School: Orange
Amity Middle School: Orange is a public middle school in Orange, CT, part of Regional School District 05, serving approximately 359 students in grades 7th-8th with a 11.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10 and ranks #234 of 990 schools in CT. State assessment records show 76% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 83% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Amity Middle School: Orange
What grades does Amity Middle School: Orange serve?
Amity Middle School: Orange serves students in grades 7th through 8th.
How many students attend Amity Middle School: Orange?
Amity Middle School: Orange has an enrollment of approximately 359 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Amity Middle School: Orange?
The student-teacher ratio at Amity Middle School: Orange is 11.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Amity Middle School: Orange rank in CT?
Amity Middle School: Orange ranks #234 of 990 schools in CT.
What is Amity Middle School: Orange's MySchoolScout rating?
Amity Middle School: Orange has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Amity Middle School: Orange?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Amity Middle School: Orange has 76% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 83% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Amity Middle School: Orange a charter school?
No, Amity Middle School: Orange is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Amity Middle School: Orange a Title I school?
No, Amity Middle School: Orange is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Amity Middle School: Orange?
16.2% of students at Amity Middle School: Orange qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 7th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 359
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 32
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Connecticut Planning Region 7
- Phone
- (203) 392-3200
- Area population (ZIP 06477)
- 14,251
- Area average commute
- 28.6 min
- Area median age
- 45.5
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 06477; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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