Oakwood Avenue Community School

Summary:

Oakwood Avenue Community School is an elementary school in Orange, New Jersey, serving students from pre-kindergarten to 7th grade. With a predominantly African American student population and high rates of poverty and chronic absenteeism, the school faces significant challenges, consistently ranking in the bottom 10-15% of New Jersey elementary schools in academic performance.

Oakwood Avenue Community School has a student body that is 67.97% African American, much higher than the surrounding schools in the Orange Board of Education School District, which range from 31.3% to 94.2% African American. The school's proficiency rates on state assessments are significantly below the state and district averages, and its chronic absenteeism rate has risen from 9.7% in 2016-2017 to 32.6% in 2021-2022, much higher than the 5.8% to 34.6% range of nearby schools. Additionally, around 80% of Oakwood Avenue's students receive free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage.

While the overall performance of Oakwood Avenue Community School is low, the school's African American students and low-socioeconomic status students perform relatively better compared to their peers at the school, ranking in the top half of New Jersey schools for those subgroups. The school also has a relatively high per-student spending of $10,552 and a low student-teacher ratio of 11.2, which may indicate a focus on smaller class sizes. However, these factors have not translated into improved academic outcomes, and the school's challenges are consistent with the broader issues facing the Orange Board of Education School District, as well as the nearby East Orange School District and East Orange Community Charter School, all of which have similar demographic and academic profiles.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-7

 135 Oakwood Ave
       Orange, NJ  07050-3909


(973) 677-4095

District: ORANGE BOARD OF EDUCATION School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
1211th of 1,342 New Jersey Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,552 Help


Students who attend Oakwood Avenue Community School usually attend:

Middle:    Orange Preparatory Academy School of Inquiry and Innovation
High:    Orange High School

Student/teacher ratio:  11.2 Help
Number of students:  281

Racial breakdown:

African American:
68.0%
Hispanic:
29.5%
Two or more races:
1.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  79.7% Help


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Compare Details Oakwood Avenue Community School ranks worse than 90.2% of elementary schools in New Jersey. It also ranks last among 6 ranked elementary schools in the ORANGE BOARD OF EDUCATION School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 11.74. (See more...)
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Compare Details Oakwood Avenue Community School ranks worse than 80.7% of middle schools in New Jersey. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 19.64. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Oakwood Avenue Community School has the smallest elementary school student body size in the ORANGE BOARD OF EDUCATION School District. Racial makeup is: African American (68%), Hispanic (29.5%), two or more races (1.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 79.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Oakwood Avenue Community School is 11.2, which is the 2nd best among 6 elementary schools in the ORANGE BOARD OF EDUCATION School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Oakwood Avenue Community School is $10,552. 3 elementary schools in the ORANGE BOARD OF EDUCATION School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Oakwood Avenue Community School:

SchoolDigger ranks Oakwood Avenue Community School 1211th of 1342 New Jersey public elementary schools. (See Oakwood Avenue Community School in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Oakwood Avenue Community School 604th of 748 New Jersey public middle schools. (See Oakwood Avenue Community School in the ranking list.)

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ORANGE BOARD OF EDUCATION School District:

SchoolDigger ranks ORANGE BOARD OF EDUCATION School District 499th of 615 New Jersey school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Oakwood Avenue Community School

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Oakwood Avenue Community School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 25.34 941st 1204 21.8%
2004 58.49 678th 1298 47.8%
2005 37.48 972nd 1303 25.4%
2006 23.62 1108th 1314 15.7%
2007 34.92 1037th 1329 22.0%
2008 11.20 1215th 1338 9.2%
2009 24.79 1111th 1346 17.5%
2010 15.56 1192nd 1354 12.0%
2011 21.16 1149th 1360 15.5%
2012 12.71 1210th 1363 11.2%
2013 7.55 1262nd 1367 7.7%
2014 3.13 1311th 1363 3.8%
2015 3.98 1335th 1357 1.6%
2016 8.33 1245th 1346 7.5%
2017 8.81 1244th 1352 8.0%
2018 12.54 1198th 1353 11.5%
2019 9.53 1247th 1360 8.3%
2021 19.51 1033rd 1317 21.6%
2022 23.79 1021st 1345 24.1%
2023 11.74 1211th 1342 9.8%
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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Oakwood Avenue Community School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 23.76 803rd 942 14.8%
2021 47.20 393rd 839 53.2%
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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Oakwood Avenue Community School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 25.19 1037th 1333 22.2%
2019 30.59 961st 1331 27.8%
2021 16.69 1099th 1290 14.8%
2022 15.36 1120th 1326 15.5%
2023 11.72 1175th 1318 10.8%
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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Oakwood Avenue Community School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 7.34 1250th 1334 6.3%
2019 2.76 1311th 1335 1.8%
2021 18.86 1023rd 1297 21.1%
2022 27.51 944th 1324 28.7%
2023 15.48 1111th 1315 15.5%
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Rank History for elementary school African American students at Oakwood Avenue Community School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 31.87 349th 517 32.5%
2019 33.20 381st 522 27.0%
2021 46.11 224th 456 50.9%
2022 57.94 178th 494 64.0%
2023 35.77 305th 463 34.1%
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Data source: test scores: New Jersey Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Oakwood Avenue Community School

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Rank History for all middle school students at Oakwood Avenue Community School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2011 24.69 547th 684 20.0%
2013 12.43 603rd 704 14.3%
2014 11.45 622nd 717 13.2%
2015 5.22 695th 713 2.5%
2016 4.97 701st 713 1.7%
2017 5.52 689th 712 3.2%
2018 9.12 657th 716 8.2%
2019 6.61 715th 745 4.0%
2021 12.17 583rd 652 10.6%
2022 25.97 541st 745 27.4%
2023 19.64 604th 748 19.3%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Oakwood Avenue Community School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 28.19 508th 720 29.4%
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Rank History for middle school African American students at Oakwood Avenue Community School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 36.38 206th 326 36.8%
2019 18.41 294th 326 9.8%
2021 27.47 230th 291 21.0%
2022 47.12 161st 356 54.8%
2023 42.29 189th 361 47.6%
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Data source: test scores: New Jersey Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Oakwood Avenue Community School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 2 285 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 291
1989 1 247 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 252
1990 0 241 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 243
1991 0 241 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 243
1992 0 276 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 276
1993 1 278 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 279
1994 2 290 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 295
1995 1 272 0 8 0 n/a n/a 0 281
1996 1 272 0 8 0 n/a n/a 0 281
1998 1 269 0 10 1 n/a n/a 0 281
1999 1 279 0 7 0 n/a n/a 0 287
2000 1 268 0 11 0 n/a n/a 0 280
2001 2 251 0 11 0 n/a n/a 0 264
2002 1 295 0 22 0 n/a n/a 0 318
2003 1 295 0 22 0 n/a n/a 0 318
2004 0 286 0 48 2 n/a n/a 0 336
2005 0 268 0 25 0 n/a n/a 0 293
2006 0 285 0 27 0 n/a n/a 0 312
2007 0 275 0 41 0 n/a n/a 0 316
2008 0 266 0 25 1 n/a n/a 0 292
2009 0 256 0 29 0 0 0 0 285
2010 0 232 0 21 0 0 0 0 253
2011 1 232 0 31 0 0 0 0 264
2012 1 246 1 26 0 0 0 0 274
2013 1 241 0 35 0 0 1 0 278
2014 1 220 0 36 0 0 1 0 258
2015 2 226 0 43 1 0 0 0 272
2016 2 223 0 52 0 0 1 0 278
2017 2 189 0 64 0 0 2 0 257
2018 4 169 0 59 0 0 2 0 234
2019 4 171 0 54 0 0 2 0 231
2020 6 190 0 76 0 0 6 0 278
2021 6 197 1 72 0 0 5 0 281
2022 4 172 0 63 0 0 7 0 246
2023 2 191 0 83 0 0 5 0 281

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Oakwood Avenue Community School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 291 16.0 18.1 n/a
1989 252 17.0 14.8 n/a
1990 243 16.0 15.1 47.3
1991 243 14.0 17.3 79.8
1992 276 15.0 18.4 84.1
1993 279 17.0 16.4 92.8
1994 295 17.0 17.4 89.8
1995 281 17.0 16.5 89.7
1996 281 17.0 16.5 89.7
1998 281 20.0 14.1 89.3
1999 287 23.0 12.5 91.6
2000 280 23.0 12.2 90.4
2001 264 23.3 11.3 92
2002 318 22.0 14.5 88.4
2003 318 22.0 14.5 88.4
2004 336 25.0 13.4 87.5
2005 293 25.0 11.7 n/a
2006 312 27.0 11.6 60.3
2007 316 27.0 11.7 82.9
2008 292 25.0 11.7 84.9
2009 285 31.7 7.9 87
2010 253 23.0 11.0 83
2011 264 25.0 10.5 60.6
2012 274 29.2 9.3 85.8
2013 278 23.0 12.0 89.9
2014 258 28.0 9.2 88
2015 272 30.0 9.0 87.9
2016 278 30.0 9.2 72.7
2017 257 28.7 8.9 82.5
2018 234 23.7 9.8 72.6
2019 231 23.0 10.0 81.4
2020 278 21.7 12.7 82.4
2021 281 26.2 10.7 79
2022 246 26.5 9.2 78
2023 281 25.0 11.2 79.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Oakwood Avenue Community School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 291 16.0 18.1 n/a
1989 252 17.0 14.8 n/a
1990 243 16.0 15.1 47.3
1991 243 14.0 17.3 79.8
1992 276 15.0 18.4 84.1
1993 279 17.0 16.4 92.8
1994 295 17.0 17.4 89.8
1995 281 17.0 16.5 89.7
1996 281 17.0 16.5 89.7
1998 281 20.0 14.1 89.3
1999 287 23.0 12.5 91.6
2000 280 23.0 12.2 90.4
2001 264 23.3 11.3 92
2002 318 22.0 14.5 88.4
2003 318 22.0 14.5 88.4
2004 336 25.0 13.4 87.5
2005 293 25.0 11.7 n/a
2006 312 27.0 11.6 60.3
2007 316 27.0 11.7 82.9
2008 292 25.0 11.7 84.9
2009 285 31.7 7.9 87
2010 253 23.0 11.0 83
2011 264 25.0 10.5 60.6
2012 274 29.2 9.3 85.8
2013 278 23.0 12.0 89.9
2014 258 28.0 9.2 88
2015 272 30.0 9.0 87.9
2016 278 30.0 9.2 72.7
2017 257 28.7 8.9 82.5
2018 234 23.7 9.8 72.6
2019 231 23.0 10.0 81.4
2020 278 21.7 12.7 82.4
2021 281 26.2 10.7 79
2022 246 26.5 9.2 78
2023 281 25.0 11.2 79.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Oakwood Avenue Community School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $432 (4.1%) $10,120 (95.9%) $10,552

Data source: New Jersey Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Oakwood Avenue Community School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1247th of 1360 Elementary schoolsRanks 1211th of 1342 Elementary schools
 1.5%
Ranks 715th of 745 Middle schoolsRanks 604th of 748 Middle schools
 15.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Oakwood Avenue Community School)29.412
 17.4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (ORANGE BOARD OF EDUCATION School District)32.122.3
 9.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)50.242
 8.2%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Oakwood Avenue Community School)22.311.5
 10.8%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (ORANGE BOARD OF EDUCATION School District)3317.8
 15.2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)55.145.9
 9.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Oakwood Avenue Community School)2817.4
 10.6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (ORANGE BOARD OF EDUCATION School District)38.231.4
 6.8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)57.451.3
 6.1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Oakwood Avenue Community School)2013
 7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (ORANGE BOARD OF EDUCATION School District)35.516.5
 19%
   4th Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)5144.3
 6.7%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Oakwood Avenue Community School)41.218.2
 23%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (ORANGE BOARD OF EDUCATION School District)38.737.9
 0.8%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)57.953.2
 4.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Oakwood Avenue Community School)17.69.1
 8.5%
   5th Grade Mathematics (ORANGE BOARD OF EDUCATION School District)25.915.8
 10.1%
   5th Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)46.840.1
 6.7%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Oakwood Avenue Community School)2028
 8%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (ORANGE BOARD OF EDUCATION School District)45.333.2
 12.1%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)56.149
 7.1%
6th Grade Mathematics (Oakwood Avenue Community School)811.1
 3.1%
   6th Grade Mathematics (ORANGE BOARD OF EDUCATION School District)25.116.3
 8.8%
   6th Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)40.634.3
 6.3%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Oakwood Avenue Community School)29.245
 15.8%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (ORANGE BOARD OF EDUCATION School District)52.542.3
 10.2%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)62.855.7
 7.1%
7th Grade Mathematics (Oakwood Avenue Community School)8.34.8
 3.5%
   7th Grade Mathematics (ORANGE BOARD OF EDUCATION School District)27.719.3
 8.4%
   7th Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)42.133.8
 8.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students231281
 21.6%
African American171191
 11.7%
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic5483
 53.7%
Pacific Islander00
White42
 50%
Two or More Races25
 150%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients81.4%79.7%
 1.7%


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Students at Oakwood Avenue Community School are 68% African American, 30% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.

Oakwood Avenue Community School ranks in the bottom 9.8% of New Jersey elementary schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 281 students attended Oakwood Avenue Community School.


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