Orange School District
- For the 2020-21 school year, there are 4 public schools in Orange School District, serving 1,173 students. Orange School District has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Connecticut.
- Public schools in Orange School District have an average math proficiency score of 70% (versus the Connecticut public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 75% (versus the 57% statewide average). This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut.
- The top ranked public schools in Orange School District are Peck Place School, Turkey Hill School and Race Brook School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
- Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Connecticut public school average of 46% (majority Hispanic).
- The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Connecticut public school average of 12:1.
Overview
| School District Name | Orange School District |
| School District Website | http://www.oess.org |
| School District Phone Number | (203) 891-8020 |
| School District Grades Offered | PK - 06 |
| 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | This State (CT) |
| # of Schools | 4 Schools | 1,031 Schools |
| # of Students | 1,173 Students | 519,710 Students |
| # of Teachers | 99 Teachers | 42,535 Teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 12:1 | 12:1 |
District Comparison
- Orange School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 198 school districts in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-2018 school year.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | State Average (CT) |
| Overall Testing Rank | #31 out of 201 school districts (Top 20%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 66% | 47% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 66% | 57% |
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Students by Ethnicity:
| Diversity Score | 0.39 | 0.64 |
| # of American Indian Students | 2 Students | 1,370 Students |
| % American Indian Students | n/a | n/a |
| # of Asian Students | 164 Students | 27,001 Students |
| % Asian Students | 14% | 5% |
| # of Hispanic Students | 53 Students | 127,615 Students |
| % Hispanic Students | 5% | 25% |
| # of Black Students | 16 Students | 65,686 Students |
| % Black Students | 1% | 13% |
| # of White Students | 900 Students | 280,407 Students |
| % White Students | 77% | 54% |
| # of Hawaiian Students | 1 Student | 640 Students |
| % of Hawaiian Students | n/a | n/a |
| # of Two or more races Students | 37 Students | 16,991 Students |
| % of Two or more races Students | 3% | 3% |
Students by Grade:
| # of Students in Pre-Kindergarten: | 40 | 14,219 |
| # of Students in Kindergarten: | 144 | 35,941 |
| # of Students in 1st Grade: | 166 | 36,485 |
| # of Students in 2nd Grade: | 146 | 36,471 |
| # of Students in 3rd Grade: | 168 | 37,688 |
| # of Students in 4th Grade: | 149 | 38,546 |
| # of Students in 5th Grade: | 180 | 39,829 |
| # of Students in 6th Grade: | 180 | 39,247 |
| # of Students in 7th Grade: | - | 39,751 |
| # of Students in 8th Grade: | - | 39,847 |
| # of Students in 9th Grade: | - | 42,608 |
| # of Students in 10th Grade: | - | 40,348 |
| # of Students in 11th Grade: | - | 39,804 |
| # of Students in 12th Grade: | - | 38,926 |
| # of Ungraded Students: | - | - |
Fiscal Data Comparison
- The revenue/student of $21,979 in this school district is less than the state median of $22,339. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
- The school district's spending/student of $21,415 is higher than the state median of $20,069. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 | This School District | This State (CT) |
| Total Revenue | $26 MM | $33 MM |
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| Spending | $25 MM | $30 MM |
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| Revenue / Student | $21,979 | $22,339 |
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| Revenue / Student | $21,415 | $20,069 |
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Orange School District Public Schools (2020-21)
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Grades Students
- Peck Place School Math: 78% | Reading: 79%
Rank:9/, Top 20%500 Peck Ln.10
Orange, CT 06477
(203) 891-8034
Grades: 1-6 | 337 students
- Turkey Hill School Math: 65-69% | Reading: 75-79%
Rank:9/, Top 20%441 Turkey Hill Rd.10
Orange, CT 06477
(203) 891-8040
Grades: 1-6 | 294 students
- Race Brook School Math: 65% | Reading: 69%
Rank:8/, Top 30%107 Grannis Rd.10
Orange, CT 06477
(203) 891-8030
Grades: 1-6 | 358 students
- Mary L. Tracy School650 School House Lane
Orange, CT 06477
(203) 891-8028
Grades: PK-K | 184 students
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