Serving 750 students in grades 3-8, Orange Avenue School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 68% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 3-8
- Enrollment: 750 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 22%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 68% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 75% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 35% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Orange Avenue School serves a central area in Cranford, NJ, covering approximately 2.6 square miles. Most families live within a 5-10 minute drive, typically about 1 mile from the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone reaching 1.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Orange Avenue School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Orange Avenue School's student population of 750 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 64 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 3-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
750 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
64 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2024
School Calendar
School Rankings
Orange Avenue School ranks within the top 20% of all 2,184 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Orange Avenue School is 0.38, 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
#229 out of 2184 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
23%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
4%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
11%
35%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
3%
14%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
78%
37%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)7.5%
16.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch (22-23)
1%
31%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (18-19)
1%
5%
Showing 2004–2019. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Orange Avenue School's ranking?
Orange Avenue School is ranked #229 out of 2,184 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Orange Avenue School often compared to?
Orange Avenue Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hillside Avenue School, Brookside Place School, Winston S. Churchill School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
68% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% NJ state average), while 75% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Orange Avenue School?
750 students attend Orange Avenue School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Orange Avenue School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Orange Avenue School?
Orange Avenue School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Orange Avenue School offer ?
Orange Avenue School offers enrollment in grades 3-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Orange Avenue School part of?
Orange Avenue School is part of Cranford Public School District.
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