Orange Preparatory Academy
Orange Preparatory Academy serves 679 students in grades 8-9.
Orange Preparatory Academy 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 12% (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 40% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 47%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: 8-9
- Enrollment: 679 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 12% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Orange Preparatory Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Orange Preparatory Academy's student population of 679 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 59 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 8-9
Total Students
679 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
59 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Orange Preparatory Academy 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 Orange Preparatory Academy is 0.50, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1548 out of 2183 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
26%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
10%
Hispanic
44%
31%
Black
56%
15%
White
n/a
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Orange Preparatory Academy's ranking?
Orange Preparatory Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for: Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 10%).
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
12% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 26% NJ state average), while 40% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NJ state average).
How many students attend Orange Preparatory Academy?
679 students attend Orange Preparatory Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Orange Preparatory Academy students are Black, and 44% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Orange Preparatory Academy?
Orange Preparatory Academy has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Orange Preparatory Academy offer ?
Orange Preparatory Academy offers enrollment in grades 8-9
What school district is Orange Preparatory Academy part of?
Orange Preparatory Academy is part of Orange Board Of Education School District.
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