Serving 272 students in grades Prekindergarten-7, Oakwood Avenue 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 10-14% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 63% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-7
- Enrollment: 272 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: OAKWOOD AVENUE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL serves a central area in Orange, NJ, covering approximately 0.1 square miles. Most families live within a 5-10 minute drive, with the farthest edge of the attendance zone located about 0.4 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Oakwood Avenue Community School's student population of 272 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-7
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
272 students
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Oakwood Avenue Community School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,184 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Oakwood Avenue Community School is 0.49, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1846 out of 2184 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
23%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
11%
Hispanic
33%
35%
Black
64%
14%
White
1%
37%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)16.2%
16.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Oakwood Avenue Community School's ranking?
Oakwood Avenue Community School is ranked #1846 out of 2,184 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% NJ state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Oakwood Avenue Community School?
272 students attend Oakwood Avenue Community School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Oakwood Avenue Community School students are Black, 33% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Oakwood Avenue Community School?
Oakwood Avenue Community School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Oakwood Avenue Community School offer ?
Oakwood Avenue Community School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-7 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Oakwood Avenue Community School part of?
Oakwood Avenue Community School is part of Orange Board Of Education School District.
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