Serving 162 students in grades 9-12, Stem Innovation Academy Of The Oranges ranks in the top 5% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80-89% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-89% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 162 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 50% in NJ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5%
- Math Proficiency: 80-89% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 80-89% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-79% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Stem Innovation Academy Of The Oranges ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
Stem Innovation Academy Of The Oranges's student population of 162 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
162 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Stem Innovation Academy Of The Oranges ranks within the top 5% of all 2,201 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Stem Innovation Academy Of The Oranges 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
#37 out of 2201 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-89%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-89%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-79%
23%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
10%
Hispanic
47%
33%
Black
52%
15%
White
n/a
39%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
85%
Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
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 Stem Innovation Academy Of The Oranges's ranking?
Stem Innovation Academy Of The Oranges is ranked #37 out of 2,201 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Stem Innovation Academy Of The Oranges often compared to?
Stem Innovation Academy Of The Orangesis often viewed alongside schools like Essex County Donald M. Payne Sr. School Of Technology, West Orange High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80-89% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% NJ state average), while 80-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Stem Innovation Academy Of The Oranges?
The graduation rate of Stem Innovation Academy Of The Oranges is 90%, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 85%.
How many students attend Stem Innovation Academy Of The Oranges?
162 students attend Stem Innovation Academy Of The Oranges.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Stem Innovation Academy Of The Oranges students are Black, 47% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Stem Innovation Academy Of The Oranges?
Stem Innovation Academy Of The Oranges has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Stem Innovation Academy Of The Oranges offer ?
Stem Innovation Academy Of The Oranges offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Stem Innovation Academy Of The Oranges part of?
Stem Innovation Academy Of The Oranges is part of Orange Board Of Education School District.
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