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Oakwood Avenue Elementary School

135 Oakwood Ave
Orange, NJ 07050

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Tel: (973) 677-4095

www.orange.k12.nj.us

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Oakwood Avenue Elementary School serves 281 students in grades Prekindergarten-7.

Oakwood Avenue Elementary School placed 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%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 26%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 47%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New Jersey state level of 11:1.

Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 59% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Prekindergarten-7
Enrollment: 281 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Minority Enrollment: 98%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in NJ
Math Proficiency
: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Oakwood Avenue Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:

School Overview

Oakwood Avenue Elementary School's student population of 281 students has grown by 9% over five school years.

The teacher population of 26 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-7

Total Students

281 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

26 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Rankings

Oakwood Avenue Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 2,183 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.

The diversity score of Oakwood Avenue Elementary School is 0.45, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

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State Level (NJ)

Overall Testing Rank

#2011 out of 2183 schools
(Bottom 50%)

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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

≤5%

26%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Oakwood Avenue Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

20-24%

47%

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Student : Teacher Ratio

11:1

American Indian

n/a

Asian

n/a

10%

Hispanic

26%

31%

This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Oakwood Avenue Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Black

70%

15%

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White

41%

Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.45

0.71

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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)

Yes

Eligible for Free Lunch

69%

32%

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Oakwood Avenue Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Reduced Lunch

10%

School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Orange Board Of Education School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Oakwood Avenue Elementary School's ranking?

Oakwood Avenue Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for: Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 26% NJ state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NJ state average).

How many students attend Oakwood Avenue Elementary School?

281 students attend Oakwood Avenue Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

70% of Oakwood Avenue Elementary School students are Black, 26% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are White, and 2% of students are Two or more races.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Oakwood Avenue Elementary School?

Oakwood Avenue Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New Jersey state average of 11:1.

What grades does Oakwood Avenue Elementary School offer ?

Oakwood Avenue Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-7

What school district is Oakwood Avenue Elementary School part of?

Oakwood Avenue Elementary School is part of Orange Board Of Education School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Prekindergarten-7
Enrollment: 281 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Minority Enrollment: 98%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education