Best Public Schools in South Orange, NJ


Summary:

The city of South Orange, New Jersey is home to a diverse set of 5 schools, including 3 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school. These schools serve students from a range of socioeconomic and racial backgrounds, with varying levels of academic performance and resource allocation.

Among the standout schools in the area is STEM Innovation Academy of the Oranges, a high school that has consistently ranked among the top 54 high schools in New Jersey over the past 3 years. Despite serving a predominantly minority and economically disadvantaged student population, the school's students perform exceptionally well on state assessments, with 89.1% proficient or better in English Language Arts and 77.8% in Geometry. In contrast, South Mountain Elementary School has a more balanced racial makeup and also performs well, with 74.7% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts for grade 4 and 65.9% in Mathematics for grade 5.

The data also reveals significant differences in the socioeconomic status of the schools, as measured by the percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch. This ranges from 2.59% at Marshall Elementary School to 80.86% at STEM Innovation Academy of the Oranges. Additionally, the spending per student varies widely, from $4,860 at Marshall Elementary School to $14,052 at Montrose Early Childhood Center, highlighting the potential impact of resource allocation on student outcomes.








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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the New Jersey Department of Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.





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