South Orange Middle School
S Orange, NJ · Middle School · Grades 6-8
Performance Overview
About This School
South Orange Middle School is a middle school located in S Orange, New Jersey. The school serves 770 students in grades 6-8.
With a DataScore of 65/100 (B), South Orange Middle School performs above average compared to schools in New Jersey. Notably, the school is on an upward trend, showing meaningful improvement over the past three years.
12% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, which is factored into the resource access component of the DataScore.
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Frequently Asked Questions
South Orange Middle School has a DataScore of 65/100 (Grade B), based on academic proficiency (35%), growth trend (30%), and resource access (35%). This measures actual student outcomes, not school inputs.
South Orange Middle School has 770 students enrolled in grades 6-8. The student-to-teacher ratio is 9.5:1.
Yes, South Orange Middle School is on an upward trend with a 3-year growth score of +28, showing meaningful academic improvement.
The DataScore (0-100, A-F) grades every US public school based on academic outcomes: proficiency rates (35%), 3-year growth trend (30%), graduation rate for high schools (20%), and resource access (15%). Unlike other ratings, it focuses on what students actually achieve.
South Orange Middle School is part of the South Orange-Maplewood School District in S Orange, New Jersey. You can view all schools in this district and compare their performance on the district page.
DataScore is calculated from NCES proficiency rates, 3-year growth trends, graduation rates (high schools), and resource access indicators.