Serving 397 students in grades 8, Orange Preparatory Academy School Of Inquiry And Innovation 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 23% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 33% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 8
- Enrollment: 397 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 23% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 33% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 2% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Orange Preparatory Academy's attendance zone covers the entire school district of Orange, NJ, encompassing approximately 2.2 square miles. Typically, families can expect a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the zone being about 1.8 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Orange Preparatory Academy School Of Inquiry And Innovation's student population of 397 students has declined by 41% over five school years.
The teacher population of 48 teachers has declined by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
397 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Orange Preparatory Academy School Of Inquiry And Innovation 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 Orange Preparatory Academy School Of Inquiry And Innovation is 0.51, 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
#1686 out of 2184 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
2%
23%
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
n/a
Hispanic
52%
35%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
47%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)10.8%
16.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
38%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 26-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 Preparatory Academy School Of Inquiry And Innovation's ranking?
Orange Preparatory Academy School Of Inquiry And Innovation is ranked #1686 out of 2,184 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Orange Preparatory Academy School Of Inquiry And Innovation often compared to?
Orange Preparatory Academy School Of Inquiry And Innovationis often viewed alongside schools like Heritage Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
23% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% NJ state average), while 33% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Orange Preparatory Academy School Of Inquiry And Innovation?
397 students attend Orange Preparatory Academy School Of Inquiry And Innovation.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Orange Preparatory Academy School Of Inquiry And Innovation students are Hispanic, 47% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Orange Preparatory Academy School Of Inquiry And Innovation?
Orange Preparatory Academy School Of Inquiry And Innovation has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Orange Preparatory Academy School Of Inquiry And Innovation offer ?
Orange Preparatory Academy School Of Inquiry And Innovation offers enrollment in grades 8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Orange Preparatory Academy School Of Inquiry And Innovation part of?
Orange Preparatory Academy School Of Inquiry And Innovation is part of Orange Board Of Education School District.
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