Amity Middle School: Orange serves 355 students in grades 7-8.
Amity Middle School: Orange placed in the top 30% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 52% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 39%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 74% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 51%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 355 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 28%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in CT
- Math Proficiency: 52% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 74% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Amity Middle School: Orange ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Student Attention
School Overview
Amity Middle School: Orange's student population of 355 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
355 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Amity Middle School: Orange is ranked within the top 30% of all 940 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Amity Middle School: Orange is 0.46, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#196 out of 940 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
74%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
15%
5%
Hispanic
7%
29%
Black
3%
13%
White
72%
49%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
12%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Amity Middle School: Orange's ranking?
Amity Middle School: Orange is ranked #196 out of 940 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Connecticut.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
52% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% CT state average), while 74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CT state average).
How many students attend Amity Middle School: Orange?
355 students attend Amity Middle School: Orange.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Amity Middle School: Orange students are White, 15% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Amity Middle School: Orange?
Amity Middle School: Orange has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Amity Middle School: Orange offer ?
Amity Middle School: Orange offers enrollment in grades 7-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Amity Middle School: Orange part of?
Amity Middle School: Orange is part of Regional School District 05.
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