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Orange Middle School

Public | 7-8 | 571 students

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3 stars

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Posted July 15, 2010

orange middle school is the best school i have ever been too. its great there are different communites which give you varities or options i love that school


Posted February 14, 2010

Orange Middle is a pretty ok school. I gave it 4 stars because I think the uniform policy is unfair. Our school is split into 4 communities Preforming Arts 'prodigy hall' which im apart of we have dance, chorus, and drama classes. Then you have Health and sciences, Math tech, and last but not least Visual arts.
—Submitted by a student


Posted July 22, 2009

Orange middle school is a fair school and there are many great opportunities there. Of course like any other school there are a few naughty students but never the less it is a good school
—Submitted by a student


Posted October 4, 2007

Terrible learning enviornment. Teachers are overstressed and overwhelmed and the administrators do nothing. The students who do wish to learn get caught in the middle, not a good place.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 16, 2007

Orange Middle School is the best middle school I ever went to. The kids there really treat you nice no matter what you are. You could make a lot of friends there.
—Submitted by a student


Posted February 9, 2005

This school is terrible I have not learned anything i hope you read this before you let your child go to this school.At least i wish someone had told my mother before i move up here and got sent to Orange High.
—Submitted by a student


Community ratings and reviews do not represent the views of GreatSchools nor does GreatSchools check their accuracy or verify the reviewers' identities. Use your discretion when evaluating these reviews.

About these ratings

The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
Language Arts Literacy

The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 61% in 2012.

2012

 
 
n/a

2011

 
 
n/a

2010

 
 
45%

2009

 
 
46%
Math

The state average for Math was 63% in 2012.

2012

 
 
n/a

2011

 
 
n/a

2010

 
 
28%

2009

 
 
34%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 New Jersey used the New Jersey Assessment of Skills and Knowledge (NJ ASK) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in language arts literacy and math, and in grades 4 and 8 in science. The NJ ASK is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of New Jersey. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

See New Jersey's state standards

Source: New Jersey Department of Education

Language Arts Literacy

The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 82% in 2012.

290 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
55%

2011

 
 
52%

2010

 
 
59%

2009

 
 
53%
Math

The state average for Math was 72% in 2012.

290 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
40%

2011

 
 
30%

2010

 
 
42%

2009

 
 
34%
Science

The state average for Science was 82% in 2012.

290 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
54%

2011

 
 
46%

2010

 
 
59%

2009

 
 
56%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 New Jersey used the New Jersey Assessment of Skills and Knowledge (NJ ASK) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in language arts literacy and math, and in grades 4 and 8 in science. The NJ ASK is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of New Jersey. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

See New Jersey's state standards

Source: New Jersey Department of Education

Language Arts Literacy

All Studentsn/a
Femalen/a
Malen/a
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Whiten/a
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Non-economically disadvantagedn/a
Special educationn/a
General educationn/a
English language learnersn/a
Non-migrantn/a
Limited English Proficient Current Plus Formern/a
Limited English Proficient Formern/a

Math

All Studentsn/a
Femalen/a
Malen/a
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Whiten/a
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Non-economically disadvantagedn/a
Special educationn/a
General educationn/a
English language learnersn/a
Non-migrantn/a
Limited English Proficient Current Plus Formern/a
Limited English Proficient Formern/a
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 New Jersey used the New Jersey Assessment of Skills and Knowledge (NJ ASK) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in language arts literacy and math, and in grades 4 and 8 in science. The NJ ASK is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of New Jersey. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

The different student groups are identified by the New Jersey Department of Education. If there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See New Jersey's state standards

Source: New Jersey Department of Education

Language Arts Literacy

All Students55%
Female59%
Male52%
Black55%
Asiann/a
Hispanic57%
Pacific Islandern/a
Whiten/a
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged52%
Non-economically disadvantaged70%
Special education13%
General education69%
English language learners11%
Non-migrant55%
Limited English Proficient Current Plus Former17%
Limited English Proficient Formern/a

Math

All Students40%
Female41%
Male38%
Black36%
Asiann/a
Hispanic52%
Whiten/a
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged38%
Non-economically disadvantaged50%
Special educationn/a
General education51%
English language learnersn/a
Non-migrant40%
Limited English Proficient Current Plus Formern/a
Limited English Proficient Formern/a

Science

All Students54%
Female54%
Male54%
Black51%
Asiann/a
Hispanic64%
Pacific Islandern/a
Whiten/a
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged51%
Non-economically disadvantaged68%
Special education18%
General education64%
English language learners32%
Non-migrant54%
Limited English Proficient Current Plus Former30%
Limited English Proficient Formern/a
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 New Jersey used the New Jersey Assessment of Skills and Knowledge (NJ ASK) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in language arts literacy and math, and in grades 4 and 8 in science. The NJ ASK is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of New Jersey. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

The different student groups are identified by the New Jersey Department of Education. If there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See New Jersey's state standards

Source: New Jersey Department of Education

Biology I

The state average for Biology I was 59% in 2012.

2012

 
 
n/a
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 New Jersey used the New Jersey Biology Competency Test (NJBCT) to assess high school students in Biology. The New Jersey Biology Competency Test (NJBCT) is standards-based, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined by the state of New Jersey. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level on the test.

See New Jersey's state standards

Source: New Jersey Department of Education

Biology I

All Studentsn/a
Femalen/a
Malen/a
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Whiten/a
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Non-economically disadvantagedn/a
Special educationn/a
General educationn/a
English language learnersn/a
Non-migrantn/a
Limited English Proficient Current Plus Formern/a
Limited English Proficient Formern/a
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 New Jersey used the New Jersey Biology Competency Test (NJBCT) to assess high school students in Biology. The New Jersey Biology Competency Test (NJBCT) is standards-based, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined by the state of New Jersey. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level on the test.

The different student groups are identified by the New Jersey Department of Education. If there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See New Jersey's state standards

Source: New Jersey Department of Education

Breaking down the GreatSchools Rating

GreatSchools Ratings are based on the most recent standardized test results for schools. Use the breakdown ratings below to compare types of students at this school. Learn more »


Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
Black 81% 17%
Hispanic 19% 20%
American Indian/Alaska Native N/A 0%
Asian 0% 8%
Hawaiian Native/Pacific Islander N/A 0%
Two or more races N/A 0%
White 0% 54%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 73%N/A30%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 7N/A12
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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400 Central Ave
Orange, NJ 07050
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Phone: (973) 677-4135

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