ORANGE AVENUE SCHOOL
Orange Avenue School is a public middle school that is part of the Cranford Public School District school district, located in CRANFORD, NJ with about 766 students offering grade levels from 3rd Grade to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 65 teachers, Orange Avenue School has a student/teacher ratio of about 11:1. 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 at 901 Orange Avenue in Cranford, New Jersey, is a well-regarded public institution serving students in the Cranford Public School District. As a key component of the local educational landscape, the school is known for its commitment to fostering a supportive and rigorous academic environment. It focuses on the developmental needs of its student body by offering a comprehensive curriculum that emphasizes core subjects while encouraging social-emotional growth and community involvement.
The school is deeply integrated into the tight-knit Cranford community, often praised for its proactive parent-teacher partnerships and its dedication to maintaining high educational standards. With a focus on preparing students for future academic success, Orange Avenue School utilizes modern instructional practices and promotes an inclusive atmosphere. Its location in a residential area makes it a focal point for local families, reflecting the town’s broader reputation for prioritizing quality public education and student-centered learning.
For more information, contact Orange Avenue School at (908) 709-6257 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
CRANFORD, NJ 07016-2099
(908) 709-6257
ORANGE AVENUE SCHOOL is a public school in CRANFORD, NJ with about 766 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in New Jersey
School Details
- Level:
- Middle School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Cranford Public School District
- Total Students:
- 766
- Teachers:
- 65.28
- NSLP Status:1
- No
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I 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 766 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending ORANGE AVENUE SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 86% of the student body.
- White
- 86.4%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 5.9%
- Asian
- 5.5%
- Two or more races
- 1.7%
- Black or African American
- 0.5%
- Female
- 46.1%
- Male
- 53.9%
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.