C
Below Average
51/100

Orange Preparatory Academy School of Inquiry and Innovation

📚 Grade 08 🏫 Middle
📍 400 CENTRAL AVE, Orange, NJ 07050
Overall
C
51/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
C
Reading 38% · Math 31% proficient · 24th percentile in New Jersey
Resources
A+
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against New Jersey schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

51
Repit Score
out of 100
353
Students
enrolled
6.9:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$27K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)75%24/100reading 20th percentile, math 28th percentile among New Jersey middle schools (2018–19 state tests)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)25%100/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 66% students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Compared with New Jersey schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −4 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in New Jersey. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency38% (−19 pts vs. state avg 57%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency31% (−16 pts vs. state avg 47%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the New Jersey state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
Black39%32%reading +3 pts, math +12 pts68th percentile (list)
Hispanic37%32%reading -8 pts, math +3 pts37th percentile (list)
Low-income41%34%reading +1 pts, math +8 pts60th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 400 CENTRAL AVE
City Orange
ZIP Code 07050
District 3412270
NCES School ID 341227002410
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 07050

Understanding the community around Orange Preparatory Academy School of Inquiry and Innovation helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $50,498
Per Capita Income $27,648
Poverty Rate 21.4%
Households Earning $100K+ 20.7%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 19.4%
High School or Higher 80.8%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $304,300
Median Rent $1,410
Owner-Occupied 22.3%
Renter-Occupied 77.7%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Orange Preparatory Academy School of Inquiry and Innovation.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 51.0%
Female 49.0%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino 56.1%
Black 42.2%
White 0.3%
Two or More Races 1.1%
American Indian 0.3%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 353
Teachers (FTE) 51.3
Student:Teacher Ratio 6.9:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Orange Preparatory Academy School of Inquiry and Innovation?
Orange Preparatory Academy School of Inquiry and Innovation has a Repit School Score of 51 out of 100, earning a grade of C. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Orange Preparatory Academy School of Inquiry and Innovation?
Orange Preparatory Academy School of Inquiry and Innovation has 353 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 6.9:1.
What grades does Orange Preparatory Academy School of Inquiry and Innovation serve?
Orange Preparatory Academy School of Inquiry and Innovation serves grades Grade 08 and is classified as a Middle. This is a public school.
How much funding does Orange Preparatory Academy School of Inquiry and Innovation receive per student?
Orange Preparatory Academy School of Inquiry and Innovation receives $26,733 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Orange Preparatory Academy School of Inquiry and Innovation in 07050 ▼
Avg Home Value
$473,839
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,988
1-Year Change
+2.3%
% Renters
77.7%

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026