Very Good
#884 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Top 36% in state
Orange Avenue School
Middle School · Cranford Public School District · Cranford, NJ
A Cranford Public School District middle school where students score 5 points above what's typical for similar communities.
901 ORANGE AVENUE, Cranford, NJ 07016
- Math 67% vs NJ 41% (2025)
- Reading 79% vs NJ 54% (2025)
- 11.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Orange Avenue School score 73% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 68%).
2025 NJSLA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 21 points since 2021, reaching 73% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 70% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 80% (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 55 test records from NJ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
0.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Orange Avenue 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 40Car-Dependent
- Bike 37Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$148,629
Median home value
$635,800
Median rent
$2,116/mo
College educated
64.8%
Homeownership
78.4%
Poverty rate
2.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 07016; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roselle Park Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.9 | 6–8 | 1.7 mi | 443 | Compare → |
| Kohler AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.6private | PK–12 | 2.2 mi | 34 | Compare → |
| Leonard V Moore Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.2 | 5–6 | 2.2 mi | 457 | Compare → |
| Burnet Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.5 | 5–8 | 2.3 mi | 959 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Cranford Public School District
- Schools in district
- 7
- Rank in district
- #2 of 7
- District spending per student
- $23,003NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 2.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Orange Avenue School is listed in Cranford Public School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Orange Avenue School
Orange Avenue School is a public middle school in Cranford, NJ, part of Cranford Public School District, serving approximately 769 students in grades 3rd-8th with a 11.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #884 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 70% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 80% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Orange Avenue School
What grades does Orange Avenue School serve?
Orange Avenue School serves students in grades 3rd through 8th.
How many students attend Orange Avenue School?
Orange Avenue School has an enrollment of approximately 769 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Orange Avenue School?
The student-teacher ratio at Orange Avenue School is 11.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Orange Avenue School rank in NJ?
Orange Avenue School ranks #884 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Orange Avenue School's MySchoolScout rating?
Orange Avenue School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 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 Orange Avenue School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Orange Avenue School has 70% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 80% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Orange Avenue School a charter school?
No, Orange Avenue School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Orange Avenue School a Title I school?
No, Orange Avenue School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Orange Avenue School?
0.8% of students at Orange Avenue 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
- 3rd – 8th
- Enrollment
- 769
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 65
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Union County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 7.3%
- Phone
- (908) 709-6257
- Area population (ZIP 07016)
- 23,841
- Area average commute
- 35.4 min
- Area median age
- 42.9
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 07016; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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