A+
Excellent
93/100

STEM Innovation Academy of the Oranges

📚 09 – 12 🏫 High School
📍 445 Scotland Road, South Orange, NJ 07079
Overall
A+
93/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
A
Reading 90% · Math 55% proficient · 84th 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

93
Repit Score
out of 100
168
Students
enrolled
10.8:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$27K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)75%84/100reading 94th percentile, math 75th percentile among New Jersey high schools (2020–21 state tests)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)25%94/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 71% students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. (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 proficiency90% (+33 pts vs. state avg 57%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21
➗ Math proficiency55% (+8 pts vs. state avg 47%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21

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.

School Information

Address 445 Scotland Road
City South Orange
ZIP Code 07079
District 3412270
NCES School ID 341227003506
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 07079

Understanding the community around STEM Innovation Academy of the Oranges helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $173,012
Per Capita Income $77,719
Poverty Rate 1.9%
Households Earning $100K+ 69.2%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 75.9%
High School or Higher 97.6%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $769,100
Median Rent $2,186
Owner-Occupied 65.5%
Renter-Occupied 34.5%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for STEM Innovation Academy of the Oranges.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 45.8%
Female 54.2%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Black 53.6%
Hispanic/Latino 44.6%
Asian 1.2%
Two or More Races 0.6%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 168
Teachers (FTE) 15.5
Student:Teacher Ratio 10.8:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for STEM Innovation Academy of the Oranges?
STEM Innovation Academy of the Oranges has a Repit School Score of 93 out of 100, earning a grade of A+. 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 STEM Innovation Academy of the Oranges?
STEM Innovation Academy of the Oranges has 168 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.8:1.
What grades does STEM Innovation Academy of the Oranges serve?
STEM Innovation Academy of the Oranges serves grades 09 – 12 and is classified as a High School. This is a public school.
How much funding does STEM Innovation Academy of the Oranges receive per student?
STEM Innovation Academy of the Oranges receives $26,733 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around STEM Innovation Academy of the Oranges in 07079 ▼
Avg Home Value
$1,087,816
Avg Monthly Rent
$2,977
1-Year Change
+6.7%
% Renters
34.5%

Other Schools in 07079

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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