South Orange Middle School
South Orange Middle School is a large middle in S ORANGE, New Jersey, serving grades 06–08 with 770 students. The district invests $32,140 per student — 124% above the national average of $14,347, and maintains a 9.4:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller than the national norm of 15.4:1. With only 12% of students on free or reduced-price lunch, the school primarily serves an economically stable community.
Student Body & Demographics at South Orange Middle School
Academic Outcomes at South Orange Middle School
Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 48th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 72th percentile nationally.
School Resources & Funding
- Above-average funding — $32,140/student vs $14,347 nationally
- 9.4:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller classes than the national norm of 15.4:1
- Low economic disadvantage rate — only 12% of students on free or reduced lunch
- Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Best suited for families in S ORANGE seeking a public middle school, especially those prioritizing above-average resources and classroom investment. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.
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About this school and the data on this page
All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.