Below Average
#2093 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Park Avenue Elementary School
Elementary School · Orange Board of Education School District · Orange, NJ
An Orange Board of Education School District elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 8th.
231 PARK AVE, Orange, NJ 07050
- Math 18% vs NJ 44% (2025)
- Reading 27% vs NJ 53% (2025)
- 11.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Park Avenue Elementary School score 22% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 22%).
2025 NJSLA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 7 points since 2021, reaching 22% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 28% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 34% (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 49 test records from NJ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
81.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Park Avenue Elementary 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 83Very Walkable
- Bike 50Bikeable
- 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
$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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Orange Community Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.9 | K–4 | 0.2 mi | 431 | Compare → |
| Orange Early Childhood CenterEnrollment path unverified | 5.5 | PK | 0.3 mi | 193 | Compare → |
| Central Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.1 | K–2 | 0.4 mi | 348 | Compare → |
| Cleveland Street Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.7 | PK–7 | 0.4 mi | 322 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
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.
Orange Board of Education School District
- Schools in district
- 12
- Rank in district
- #10 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
Park Avenue Elementary School is listed in ORANGE BOARD OF EDUCATION School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Park Avenue Elementary School
Park Avenue Elementary School is a public elementary school in Orange, NJ, part of Orange Board of Education School District, serving approximately 417 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 11.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10 and ranks #2,093 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 34% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Park Avenue Elementary School
What grades does Park Avenue Elementary School serve?
Park Avenue Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Park Avenue Elementary School?
Park Avenue Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 417 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Park Avenue Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Park Avenue Elementary School is 11.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Park Avenue Elementary School rank in NJ?
Park Avenue Elementary School ranks #2,093 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Park Avenue Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Park Avenue Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 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 Park Avenue Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Park Avenue Elementary School has 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 34% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Park Avenue Elementary School a charter school?
No, Park Avenue Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Park Avenue Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Park Avenue Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Park Avenue Elementary School?
81.1% of students at Park Avenue Elementary 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
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 417
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 36
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Essex County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 11.5%
- Phone
- (973) 677-4124
- 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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