Serving 380 students in grades 7-8, Amity Middle School Orange ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 67% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 380 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 36%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in CT
- Math Proficiency: 67% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Amity Middle School: Orange serves the southern part of Orange, CT, covering an area of approximately 17.4 square miles. Families typically live within a 5-10 minute drive from the school, with the furthest edges of the attendance zone located about 4.6 miles away.
- 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
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Amity Middle School Orange's student population of 380 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
380 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Amity Middle School Orange ranks within the top 20% of all 939 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Amity Middle School Orange is 0.55, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#173 out of 939 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
41%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70%
50%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
47%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
15%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
12%
32%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
3%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
64%
46%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
6%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)7.1%
19.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
13%
38%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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 #173 out of 939 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut.
What schools are Amity Middle School Orange often compared to?
Amity Middle School Orangeis often viewed alongside schools like Amity Middle School Bethany by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
67% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% CT state average), while 70% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% CT state average).
How many students attend Amity Middle School Orange?
380 students attend Amity Middle School Orange.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Amity Middle School Orange students are White, 15% of students are Asian, 12% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Black.
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 (Supplemental Virtual).
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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