Excellent
#303 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Top 12% in state
Edison Middle School
Middle School · West Orange Public Schools · W. Orange, NJ
A West Orange Public Schools middle school where students score 13 points above what's typical for similar communities.
75 WILLIAM ST, W. Orange, NJ 07052
- Math 48% vs NJ 40% (2025)
- Reading 65% vs NJ 56% (2025)
- 9.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Edison Middle School score 57% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 43%).
2025 NJSLA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 25 points since 2021, reaching 57% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 49% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 60% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 32 test records from NJ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
44.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Edison Middle School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the New York map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 68Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 34Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low18/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$131,456
Median home value
$527,200
Median rent
$1,791/mo
College educated
53%
Homeownership
70.2%
Poverty rate
7.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 07052; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Carmel Guild AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.4private | K–12 | 0.3 mi | 81 | Compare → |
| Sawtelle Learning CenterPrivate · tuition | 7.2private | 2–12 | 1.1 mi | 57 | Compare → |
| Rosa Parks Community SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.5 | 3–7 | 1.2 mi | 538 | Compare → |
| Glenfield Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.6 | 6–8 | 1.5 mi | 521 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission 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.
West Orange Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 13
- Rank in district
- #6 of 12
- District spending per student
- $31,340NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Edison Middle School is listed in West Orange Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Edison Middle School
Edison Middle School is a public middle school in W. Orange, NJ, part of West Orange Public Schools, serving approximately 483 students in grades 6th-6th with a 9.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 out of 10 and ranks #303 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
State assessment records show 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Edison Middle School
What grades does Edison Middle School serve?
Edison Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 6th.
How many students attend Edison Middle School?
Edison Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 483 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Edison Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Edison Middle School is 9.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Edison Middle School rank in NJ?
Edison Middle School ranks #303 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Edison Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Edison Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 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 Edison Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Edison Middle School has 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Edison Middle School a charter school?
No, Edison Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Edison Middle School a Title I school?
No, Edison Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Edison Middle School?
44.3% of students at Edison Middle School 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
- 6th – 6th
- Enrollment
- 483
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 52
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Essex County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 10.8%
- Phone
- (973) 669-5360
- Area population (ZIP 07052)
- 48,323
- Area average commute
- 36.5 min
- Area median age
- 41.7
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 · 2025 NJSLA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 NJSLA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 NJSLA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 NJSLA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- State assessments · 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 07052; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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