Summary:
The Cranford Public School District in New Jersey is home to one exceptional middle school, Orange Avenue School. This standout institution consistently ranks among the top middle schools in the state, earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger and boasting exceptional academic performance that surpasses both state and district averages.
Orange Avenue School's students demonstrate remarkable proficiency in English Language Arts and Mathematics, with 84.3% of 6th graders and 85.3% of 7th graders scoring proficient or better in ELA, compared to state averages of 56.1% and 57%, respectively. In Mathematics, 81.8% of 6th graders and 71.2% of 7th graders at the school scored proficient or better, significantly outperforming the state averages of 39.8% and 38.8%. The school's Algebra I performance is particularly noteworthy, with 82.2% of 8th graders scoring proficient or better, well above the state average of 72.7%.
With a student-teacher ratio of 11.7 to 1 and a spending per student of $7,540 (2018-2019 school year), Orange Avenue School provides a well-resourced and supportive learning environment. While the school's 14.9% chronic absenteeism rate in the 2023-2024 school year could be an area for improvement, its overall academic excellence and consistent top rankings among New Jersey middle schools make it a standout institution within the Cranford Public School District.
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