Very Good
#651 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Top 26% in state
Stem Innovation Academy of the Oranges
High School · Orange Board of Education School District · South Orange, NJ
An Orange Board of Education School District high school where students score 53 points above what's typical for similar communities.
445 Scotland Road, South Orange, NJ 07079
- Math 63% vs NJ 44% (2025)
- Reading 91% vs NJ 50% (2025)
- 90%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Stem Innovation Academy of the Oranges score 77% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 24%).
2025 NJSLA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 77% across the 6-year record (2020–2025).
Show all 5 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 69% (multi-year average, 2020-2025) · reading/ELA 90% (multi-year average, 2020-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 10 test records from NJ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
78.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Stem Innovation Academy of the Oranges 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 69Somewhat 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
$184,769
Median home value
$808,100
Median rent
$2,067/mo
College educated
76.1%
Homeownership
65.6%
Poverty rate
6.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 07079; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orange High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.6 | 9–12 | 1.0 mi | 1,370 | Compare → |
| Columbia High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.4 | 9–12 | 1.5 mi | 1,933 | Compare → |
| Fedcap - 4tPrivate · tuition | 6.9private | 8–12 | 1.5 mi | 52 | Compare → |
| Newark Sch of Data Science and Information TechnologyEnrollment path unverified | 5.2 | 9–11 | 1.5 mi | 301 | 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.
Orange Board of Education School District
- Schools in district
- 12
- Rank in district
- #4 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
Stem Innovation Academy of the Oranges is listed in ORANGE BOARD OF EDUCATION School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Stem Innovation Academy of the Oranges
Stem Innovation Academy of the Oranges is a public high school in South Orange, NJ, part of Orange Board of Education School District, serving approximately 168 students in grades 9th-12th with a 11.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks #651 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 69% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025) and 90% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Stem Innovation Academy of the Oranges
What grades does Stem Innovation Academy of the Oranges serve?
Stem Innovation Academy of the Oranges serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Stem Innovation Academy of the Oranges?
Stem Innovation Academy of the Oranges has an enrollment of approximately 168 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Stem Innovation Academy of the Oranges?
The student-teacher ratio at Stem Innovation Academy of the Oranges is 11.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Stem Innovation Academy of the Oranges rank in NJ?
Stem Innovation Academy of the Oranges ranks #651 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Stem Innovation Academy of the Oranges's MySchoolScout rating?
Stem Innovation Academy of the Oranges has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 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 Stem Innovation Academy of the Oranges?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Stem Innovation Academy of the Oranges has 69% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025) and 90% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025).
Is Stem Innovation Academy of the Oranges a charter school?
No, Stem Innovation Academy of the Oranges is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Stem Innovation Academy of the Oranges a Title I school?
No, Stem Innovation Academy of the Oranges is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Stem Innovation Academy of the Oranges?
78.6% of students at Stem Innovation Academy of the Oranges 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
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 168
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 15
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Essex County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 8.9%
- Phone
- (973) 677-4190
- 4-Year Graduation
- 90%+
- Area population (ZIP 07079)
- 18,369
- Area average commute
- 38 min
- Area median age
- 36.8
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 07079; 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, 2020-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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