South Orange-Maplewood 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 11 public schools serving 6,562 students in South Orange-Maplewood School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in New Jersey.
Public Schools in South Orange-Maplewood School District have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 66% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the New Jersey public school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
South Orange-Maplewood School District, which is ranked within the top 30% 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 87% has decreased from 90% over five school years.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-ethinity">Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.64
0.72
# American Indian Students
6 Students
2,677 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
228 Students
140,107 Students
% Asian Students
4%
10%
# Hispanic Students
631 Students
442,102 Students
% Hispanic Students
10%
33%
# Black Students
1,538 Students
195,286 Students
% Black Students
23%
15%
# White Students
3,558 Students
525,514 Students
% White Students
54%
39%
# Hawaiian Students
12 Students
2,905 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
576 Students
40,592 Students
% of Two or more races Students
9%
3%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-grade">Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
92
50,423
# Students in K Grade:
467
85,815
# Students in 1st Grade:
531
91,199
# Students in 2nd Grade:
474
90,270
# Students in 3rd Grade:
542
91,628
# Students in 4th Grade:
511
92,313
# Students in 5th Grade:
466
93,652
# Students in 6th Grade:
489
95,366
# Students in 7th Grade:
515
96,631
# Students in 8th Grade:
479
100,013
# Students in 9th Grade:
534
104,594
# Students in 10th Grade:
496
104,719
# Students in 11th Grade:
450
99,186
# Students in 12th Grade:
436
97,576
# Ungraded Students:
80
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 $25,897 in this school district is less than the state median of $27,145. The school district revenue/student has grown by 17% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $24,286 is less than the state median of $26,033. The school district spending/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
How many schools belong to South Orange-Maplewood School District?
South Orange-Maplewood School District manages 11 public schools serving 6,562 students.
What is the rank of South Orange-Maplewood School District?
South Orange-Maplewood School District is ranked #168 out of 648 school districts in New Jersey (top 30%) 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 South Orange-Maplewood School District?
54% of South Orange-Maplewood School District students are White, 23% of students are Black, 10% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of South Orange-Maplewood School District?
South Orange-Maplewood School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 12:1.
What is South Orange-Maplewood School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $24,286 is less than the state median of $26,033. The school district spending/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
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Quick Stats (2024-25)
District size: 11 schools
Grades: PK-12
Enrollment: 6,562 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Minority Enrollment: 46%
Graduation Rate
: 87% (Top 50% in NJ)
Overall District Rank
: Top 30%
Math Proficiency
: 47% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 65% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: 35% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
