Rosa Parks Community School

369 Main Street
Orange, NJ 07050
(School attendance zone shown in map)
2/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 610 students in grades 3-7, Rosa Parks Community School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 7% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 26%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 24% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 3-7
  • Enrollment: 610 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • : Bottom 50% in NJ
  • : 7% (Btm 50%)
  • : 24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Rosa Parks Community School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:

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School Overview

Rosa Parks Community School's student population of 610 students has declined by 38% over five school years.
The teacher population of 63 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 3-7
Total Students
610 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
63 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Rosa Parks Community School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,183 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Rosa Parks Community School is 0.45, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (NJ)
#1954 out of 2183 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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7%
26%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Rosa Parks Community School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
24%
47%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Rosa Parks Community School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of New Jersey by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
This chart display the student teacher ratio of Rosa Parks Community School and the public school average student teacher ratio of New Jersey by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
American Indian
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n/a
Asian
n/a
10%
Hispanic
67%
32%
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Black
33%
15%
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White
n/a
40%
This chart display the percentage of White students in Rosa Parks Community School and the percentage of White public school students in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
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0.45
This chart display the diversity score of Rosa Parks Community School and the public school average diversity score of New Jersey by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
74%
30%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Rosa Parks Community School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Rosa Parks Community School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Rosa Parks Community School's ranking?
Rosa Parks Community School is ranked #1954 out of 2,183 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Rosa Parks Community School often compared to?
Rosa Parks Community Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lincoln Avenue Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
7% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 26% NJ state average), while 24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NJ state average).
How many students attend Rosa Parks Community School?
610 students attend Rosa Parks Community School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Rosa Parks Community School students are Hispanic, and 33% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Rosa Parks Community School?
Rosa Parks Community School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Rosa Parks Community School offer ?
Rosa Parks Community School offers enrollment in grades 3-7
What school district is Rosa Parks Community School part of?
Rosa Parks Community School is part of Orange Board Of Education School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 3-7
  • Enrollment: 610 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 7% (Btm 50%)
  • : 24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

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