Serving 414 students in grades 8, Orange Preparatory Academy School Of Inquiry And Innovation ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 17% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 33% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 8
- Enrollment: 414 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 17% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 33% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 2% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Orange Preparatory Academy School Of Inquiry And Innovation ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Orange Preparatory Academy School Of Inquiry And Innovation's student population of 414 students has declined by 28% over five school years.
The teacher population of 50 teachers has declined by 18% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 8
Total Students
414 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
50 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Orange Preparatory Academy School Of Inquiry And Innovation ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,201 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Orange Preparatory Academy School Of Inquiry And Innovation is 0.51, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1729 out of 2201 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
2%
23%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
10%
Hispanic
46%
33%
Black
53%
15%
White
n/a
39%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
69%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Orange Preparatory Academy School Of Inquiry And Innovation's ranking?
Orange Preparatory Academy School Of Inquiry And Innovation is ranked #1729 out of 2,201 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
17% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% NJ state average), while 33% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Orange Preparatory Academy School Of Inquiry And Innovation?
414 students attend Orange Preparatory Academy School Of Inquiry And Innovation.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Orange Preparatory Academy School Of Inquiry And Innovation students are Black, 46% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Orange Preparatory Academy School Of Inquiry And Innovation?
Orange Preparatory Academy School Of Inquiry And Innovation has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Orange Preparatory Academy School Of Inquiry And Innovation offer ?
Orange Preparatory Academy School Of Inquiry And Innovation offers enrollment in grades 8
What school district is Orange Preparatory Academy School Of Inquiry And Innovation part of?
Orange Preparatory Academy School Of Inquiry And Innovation is part of Orange Board Of Education School District.
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