South Orange Middle School

South Orange Middle School (SOMS), located at 70 North Ridgewood Road, serves students in grades 6 through 8 as part of the South Orange-Maplewood School District. The school is known for its commitment to fostering an inclusive and academically rigorous environment that emphasizes both intellectual growth and social-emotional development. As a key middle-level institution in the community, SOMS offers a diverse array of extracurricular activities, athletics, and arts programs designed to help students transition from elementary school to high school while exploring their personal interests and talents.

The school is deeply integrated into the South Orange-Maplewood community, often prioritizing themes of equity, diversity, and collaborative learning. Its curriculum is structured to support a wide range of learner needs, utilizing a team-based teaching approach that allows educators to provide more individualized attention to students during their critical adolescent years. By balancing traditional core subjects with enrichment opportunities and a focus on character education, South Orange Middle School aims to prepare its student body to be well-rounded, thoughtful, and engaged citizens.