Below Average
#2211 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Orange Preparatory Academy School of Inquiry and Innovation
Middle School · Orange Board of Education School District · Orange, NJ
An Orange Board of Education School District middle school where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.
400 CENTRAL AVE, Orange, NJ 07050
- Math 12% vs NJ 21% (2025)
- Reading 45% vs NJ 57% (2025)
- 6.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Orange Preparatory Academy School of Inquiry and Innovation score 29% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 34%).
2025 NJSLA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 15 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 29% recently.
Show all 16 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 28% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 42% (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 33 test records from NJ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
60.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Orange Preparatory Academy School of Inquiry and Innovation 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 89Very Walkable
- Bike 50Bikeable
- County Safety: Low18/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
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
$53,109
Median home value
$336,200
Median rent
$1,427/mo
College educated
21.1%
Homeownership
23.7%
Poverty rate
21.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 07050; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roosevelt Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.2 | 7–8 | 1.0 mi | 430 | Compare → |
| Pride Academy Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 3.4 | 5–8 | 1.4 mi | 297 | Compare → |
| John L. Costley Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.6 | 6–8 | 1.6 mi | 320 | Compare → |
| Sojourner Truth Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.5 | 6–8 | 1.6 mi | 262 | 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.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Orange Board of Education School District
- Schools in district
- 12
- Rank in district
- #11 of 12
- District spending per student
- $28,729NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 21.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Orange Preparatory Academy School of Inquiry and Innovation is listed in ORANGE BOARD OF EDUCATION School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Orange Preparatory Academy School of Inquiry and Innovation
Orange Preparatory Academy School of Inquiry and Innovation is a public middle school in Orange, NJ, part of Orange Board of Education School District, serving approximately 353 students in grades 8th-8th with a 6.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 out of 10 and ranks #2,211 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Orange Preparatory Academy School of Inquiry and Innovation
What grades does Orange Preparatory Academy School of Inquiry and Innovation serve?
Orange Preparatory Academy School of Inquiry and Innovation serves students in grades 8th through 8th.
How many students attend Orange Preparatory Academy School of Inquiry and Innovation?
Orange Preparatory Academy School of Inquiry and Innovation has an enrollment of approximately 353 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Orange Preparatory Academy School of Inquiry and Innovation?
The student-teacher ratio at Orange Preparatory Academy School of Inquiry and Innovation is 6.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Orange Preparatory Academy School of Inquiry and Innovation rank in NJ?
Orange Preparatory Academy School of Inquiry and Innovation ranks #2,211 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Orange Preparatory Academy School of Inquiry and Innovation's MySchoolScout rating?
Orange Preparatory Academy School of Inquiry and Innovation has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 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 Preparatory Academy School of Inquiry and Innovation?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Orange Preparatory Academy School of Inquiry and Innovation has 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Orange Preparatory Academy School of Inquiry and Innovation a charter school?
No, Orange Preparatory Academy School of Inquiry and Innovation is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Orange Preparatory Academy School of Inquiry and Innovation a Title I school?
No, Orange Preparatory Academy School of Inquiry and Innovation is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Orange Preparatory Academy School of Inquiry and Innovation?
60.6% of students at Orange Preparatory Academy School of Inquiry and Innovation 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
- 8th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 353
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 6.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 51
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Essex County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 12.2%
- Phone
- (973) 677-4135
- Area population (ZIP 07050)
- 33,856
- Area average commute
- 30.9 min
- Area median age
- 35.1
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 07050; 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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