Excellent
#189 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Top 8% in state
Rosa Parks Community School
Middle School · Orange Board of Education School District · Orange, NJ
An Orange Board of Education School District middle school where students score 15 points above what's typical for similar communities.
369 MAIN STREET, Orange, NJ 07050
- Math 30% vs NJ 44% (2025)
- Reading 41% vs NJ 53% (2025)
- 9.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Rosa Parks Community School score 36% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 21%).
2025 NJSLA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 20 points since 2021, reaching 36% in 2025.
Show all 16 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 30% (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
83.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Rosa Parks Community 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 92Walker's Paradise
- Bike 46Somewhat 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
$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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edison Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.2 | 6 | 1.2 mi | 483 | Compare → |
| John L. Costley Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.6 | 6–8 | 1.2 mi | 320 | Compare → |
| Patrick F. Healy Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.7 | 6–8 | 1.3 mi | 329 | Compare → |
| Roosevelt Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.2 | 7–8 | 1.3 mi | 430 | 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.
Orange Board of Education School District
- Schools in district
- 12
- Rank in district
- #1 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
Rosa Parks Community School is listed in ORANGE BOARD OF EDUCATION School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Rosa Parks Community School
Rosa Parks Community School is a public middle school in Orange, NJ, part of Orange Board of Education School District, serving approximately 538 students in grades 3rd-7th with a 9.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 out of 10 and ranks #189 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 30% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 34% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Rosa Parks Community School
What grades does Rosa Parks Community School serve?
Rosa Parks Community School serves students in grades 3rd through 7th.
How many students attend Rosa Parks Community School?
Rosa Parks Community School has an enrollment of approximately 538 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rosa Parks Community School?
The student-teacher ratio at Rosa Parks Community School is 9.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Rosa Parks Community School rank in NJ?
Rosa Parks Community School ranks #189 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Rosa Parks Community School's MySchoolScout rating?
Rosa Parks Community School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 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 Rosa Parks Community School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Rosa Parks Community School has 30% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 34% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Rosa Parks Community School a charter school?
No, Rosa Parks Community School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Rosa Parks Community School a Title I school?
No, Rosa Parks Community School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Rosa Parks Community School?
83.8% of students at Rosa Parks Community 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 – 7th
- Enrollment
- 538
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 55
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Essex County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 7.8%
- Phone
- (973) 677-4515
- 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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