Serving 395 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Orange Avenue School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is approximately equal to 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 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 395 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 29%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CT
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Orange Avenue School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Orange Avenue School's student population of 395 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
395 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Orange Avenue School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 942 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Orange Avenue School is 0.47, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#504 out of 942 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
5%
5%
Hispanic
15%
29%
Black
5%
13%
White
71%
49%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Orange Avenue School's ranking?
Orange Avenue School is ranked #504 out of 942 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Connecticut.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CT state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% CT state average).
How many students attend Orange Avenue School?
395 students attend Orange Avenue School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Orange Avenue School students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Black, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Orange Avenue School?
Orange Avenue School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Orange Avenue School offer ?
Orange Avenue School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Orange Avenue School part of?
Orange Avenue School is part of Milford School District.
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