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Park Avenue Elementary School

231 Park Ave
Orange, NJ 07050
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 387 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Park Avenue Elementary School 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 19% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 31% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 387 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • : Bottom 50% in NJ
  • : 19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 31% (Btm 50%)
  • : 11-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Park Avenue Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:

<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Park Avenue Elementary School's student population of 387 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
387 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Park Avenue Elementary School 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 Park Avenue Elementary School is 0.52, 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.
This School
State Level (NJ)
#1759 out of 2201 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Park Avenue Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
19%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Park Avenue Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
31%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Park Avenue Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of New Jersey by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
11-19%
23%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Park Avenue Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Park Avenue Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
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Asian
n/a
10%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Park Avenue Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in New Jersey by year, with the latest 1993-94 school year data.
Hispanic
47%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Park Avenue Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
51%
15%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Park Avenue Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
n/a
39%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Park Avenue Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2007-08 school year data.
Hawaiian
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n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Park Avenue Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Park Avenue Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in New Jersey.
0.52
This chart displays the diversity score of Park Avenue Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
31%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Park Avenue Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Park Avenue Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Park Avenue Elementary School's ranking?
Park Avenue Elementary School is ranked #1759 out of 2,201 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Park Avenue Elementary School often compared to?
Park Avenue Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lafayette Street School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% NJ state average), while 31% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Park Avenue Elementary School?
387 students attend Park Avenue Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Park Avenue Elementary School students are Black, 47% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Park Avenue Elementary School?
Park Avenue Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Park Avenue Elementary School offer ?
Park Avenue Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Park Avenue Elementary School part of?
Park Avenue Elementary School is part of Orange Board Of Education School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 387 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 31% (Btm 50%)
  • : 11-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

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