West Orange Public Schools School District

179 Eagle Rock Ave.
West Orange, NJ 07052
(District boundaries shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%

Top Rankings

West Orange Public Schools School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New Jersey for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 6,560 students in West Orange Public Schools School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
Public Schools in West Orange Public Schools School District have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the New Jersey public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (NJ)
# Schools
12 Schools
2,557 Schools
# Students
6,560 Students
1,339,860 Students
# Teachers
632 Teachers
115,689 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1

District Rank

West Orange Public Schools School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 646 school districts in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 91% has increased from 85% over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
State Average (NJ)
#323 out of 648 school districts
(Top 50%)
This chart display the overall district rank of West Orange Public Schools  School District, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
23%
26%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of West Orange Public Schools  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of NJ by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
50%
47%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of West Orange Public Schools  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of NJ by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
91%
88%
This chart display public school graduation rate of West Orange Public Schools  School District and public school graduation rate of NJ by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.72
0.71
# American Indian Students
6 Students
2,422 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
291 Students
138,661 Students
% Asian Students
5%
10%
# Hispanic Students
2,320 Students
423,348 Students
% Hispanic Students
35%
32%
# Black Students
2,307 Students
196,542 Students
% Black Students
35%
15%
# White Students
1,180 Students
536,279 Students
% White Students
18%
40%
# Hawaiian Students
24 Students
2,962 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
426 Students
37,132 Students
% of Two or more races Students
7%
3%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
22
43,886
# Students in K Grade:
416
86,189
# Students in 1st Grade:
446
88,385
# Students in 2nd Grade:
421
90,397
# Students in 3rd Grade:
454
91,186
# Students in 4th Grade:
452
92,179
# Students in 5th Grade:
450
93,667
# Students in 6th Grade:
412
95,200
# Students in 7th Grade:
516
98,764
# Students in 8th Grade:
499
100,169
# Students in 9th Grade:
521
107,364
# Students in 10th Grade:
514
100,102
# Students in 11th Grade:
494
98,448
# Students in 12th Grade:
512
98,516
# Ungraded Students:
431
55,408

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $31,522 is higher than the state median of $27,348. The school district revenue/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $29,967 is higher than the state median of $26,228. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
This School District
This State (NJ)
Total Revenue
$207 MM
$36,642 MM
This chart display total revenue of West Orange Public Schools  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in NJ by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$197 MM
$35,142 MM
This chart display total spending of West Orange Public Schools  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in NJ by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$31,522
$27,348
This chart display average revenue per public school student in West Orange Public Schools  School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in NJ by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$29,967
$26,228
This chart display average spending per public school student in West Orange Public Schools  School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in NJ by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best West Orange Public Schools School District Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
St. Cloud Elementary School
Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
71 Sheridan Ave
West Orange, NJ 07052
(973) 669-5393
Grades: K-5
| 398 students
Rank: #22.
Gregory Elementary School
Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
301 Gregory Ave
West Orange, NJ 07052
(973) 669-5397
Grades: K-5
| 448 students
Rank: #33.
Mount Pleasant Elementary School
Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
9 Manger Road
West Orange, NJ 07052
(973) 669-5480
Grades: K-5
| 346 students
Rank: #44.
Roosevelt Middle School
Math: 24% | Reading: 57%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
36 Gilbert Pl
West Orange, NJ 07052
(973) 669-5373
Grades: 7-8
| 521 students
Rank: #55.
Redwood Elementary School
Math: 33% | Reading: 50%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
75 Redwood Ave
West Orange, NJ 07052
(973) 669-5457
Grades: K-5
| 451 students
Rank: #66.
Liberty Middle School
Math: 25% | Reading: 52%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1 Kelly Drive
West Orange, NJ 07052
(973) 243-8650
Grades: 7-8
| 568 students
Rank: #77.
West Orange High School
Math: 21% | Reading: 56%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
51 Conforti Ave
West Orange, NJ 07052
(973) 669-5301
Grades: 9-12
| 2,142 students
Rank: #88.
Edison Middle School
Math: 14% | Reading: 49%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
75 William St
West Orange, NJ 07052
(973) 669-5360
Grades: 6
| 443 students
Rank: #99.
Hazel Avenue Elementary School
Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
45 Hazel Ave
West Orange, NJ 07052
(973) 669-5448
Grades: K-5
| 318 students
Rank: #1010.
Kelly Elementary School
Math: 15% | Reading: 32%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
555 Pleasant Valley Way
West Orange, NJ 07052
(973) 669-5452
Grades: K-5
| 469 students
Rank: #1111.
Washington Elementary School
Math: 6-9% | Reading: 25-29%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
289 Main St
West Orange, NJ 07052
(973) 669-5385
Grades: PK-5
| 395 students
Rank: n/an/a
747 Nothfield Avenue
West Orange, NJ 07052
(973) 435-9630
Grades: PK
| 61 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to West Orange Public Schools School District?
West Orange Public Schools School District manages 12 public schools serving 6,560 students.
What is the rank of West Orange Public Schools School District?
West Orange Public Schools School District is ranked #325 out of 646 school districts in New Jersey (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of New Jersey school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in West Orange Public Schools School District?
35% of West Orange Public Schools School District students are Black, 35% of students are Hispanic, 18% of students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of West Orange Public Schools School District?
West Orange Public Schools School District has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 12:1.
What is West Orange Public Schools School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $29,967 is higher than the state median of $26,228. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 12 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 6,560 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 82%
  • : 91% (Btm 50% in NJ)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 23% (Btm 50%)
  • : 50% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

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