ORANGE AVENUE SCHOOL
Orange Avenue School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Milford School District school district, located in Milford, CT with about 395 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 37 teachers, Orange Avenue School has a student/teacher ratio of about 10:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Orange Avenue School, located in Milford, Connecticut, is a public elementary school serving students in the Milford Public Schools district. The school is committed to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment that emphasizes both academic achievement and the social-emotional development of its students. By integrating a comprehensive curriculum with a variety of enrichment opportunities, the school aims to prepare children for success in their future academic endeavors while encouraging them to become responsible, active members of their community.
As part of the Milford Public School system, Orange Avenue School benefits from a collaborative educational approach that prioritizes student-centered instruction and strong partnerships between home and school. The institution utilizes the resources of the district to provide diverse learning tools and extracurricular activities designed to meet the unique needs of a diverse student body. Through a focus on collaboration, critical thinking, and character building, the school strives to create a welcoming atmosphere where every student is encouraged to reach their full potential.
For more information, contact Orange Avenue School at (203) 783-3537 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Milford, CT 06460-2196
(203) 783-3537
http://www.milforded.org/
ORANGE AVENUE SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Milford, CT with about 395 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Connecticut
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Milford School District
- Total Students:
- 395
- Teachers:
- 37.36
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I targeted assistance school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 395 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending ORANGE AVENUE SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 80% of the student body.
- White
- 79.7%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 9.6%
- Asian
- 7.3%
- Two or more races
- 2.0%
- Black or African American
- 1.3%
- Female
- 43.0%
- Male
- 57.0%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.