Summary:
The 07050 zip code in New Jersey is home to two middle schools: Rosa Parks Community School and Orange Preparatory Academy School of Inquiry and Innovation. These schools serve students in grades 6-8 and provide a range of educational opportunities within the ORANGE BOARD OF EDUCATION School District.
While both schools share the same zip code, they exhibit notable differences in their academic performance and other key metrics. Rosa Parks Community School generally underperforms compared to district and state averages on standardized tests, with proficiency rates below the benchmarks in most subjects and grade levels. In contrast, Orange Preparatory Academy School of Inquiry and Innovation demonstrates stronger performance, with 8th-grade proficiency rates closer to the district and state averages, and particularly impressive results in Algebra I.
Another key difference between the two schools is their student population and resource allocation. Rosa Parks Community School serves a higher percentage of students (83.83%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a greater need for support, while Orange Preparatory Academy School of Inquiry and Innovation has a lower, but still significant, percentage of students (60.62%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch. Additionally, Orange Preparatory Academy School of Inquiry and Innovation spends more per student ($12,917) compared to Rosa Parks Community School ($8,884).
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