East Orange School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 20 public schools serving 8,653 students in East Orange School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
Public Schools in East Orange School District have an average math proficiency score of 13% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New Jersey public school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
East Orange School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 648 school districts in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 79% has increased from 77% over five school years.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-ethinity">Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.30
0.72
# American Indian Students
21 Students
2,677 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
13 Students
140,107 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
10%
# Hispanic Students
1,305 Students
442,102 Students
% Hispanic Students
15%
33%
# Black Students
7,143 Students
195,286 Students
% Black Students
83%
15%
# White Students
71 Students
525,514 Students
% White Students
1%
39%
# Hawaiian Students
19 Students
2,905 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
79 Students
40,592 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
3%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-grade">Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
615
50,423
# Students in K Grade:
538
85,815
# Students in 1st Grade:
569
91,199
# Students in 2nd Grade:
538
90,270
# Students in 3rd Grade:
526
91,628
# Students in 4th Grade:
581
92,313
# Students in 5th Grade:
580
93,652
# Students in 6th Grade:
524
95,366
# Students in 7th Grade:
553
96,631
# Students in 8th Grade:
570
100,013
# Students in 9th Grade:
568
104,594
# Students in 10th Grade:
608
104,719
# Students in 11th Grade:
599
99,186
# Students in 12th Grade:
532
97,576
# Ungraded Students:
752
56,478
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="district-revenue-and-spending">District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $32,502 is higher than the state median of $27,145. The school district revenue/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $32,689 is higher than the state median of $26,033. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
How many schools belong to East Orange School District?
East Orange School District manages 20 public schools serving 8,653 students.
What is the rank of East Orange School District?
East Orange School District is ranked #578 out of 648 school districts in New Jersey (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of New Jersey school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in East Orange School District?
83% of East Orange School District students are Black, 15% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of East Orange School District?
East Orange School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 12:1.
What is East Orange School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $32,689 is higher than the state median of $26,033. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
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Quick Stats (2024-25)
District size: 20 schools
Grades: PK-12
Enrollment: 8,653 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 99%
Graduation Rate
: 79% (Btm 50% in NJ)
Overall District Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 12% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 30% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 7% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
