Best High Schools in Academy Heights, Orange, NJ

Academy Heights, Orange, NJ has 3 high schools with 3,357 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Academy Heights score 37% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 32% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Academy Heights exceed expectations.

1. Stem Innovation Academy Of The Oranges

B+

SchoolGrade

57%

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Orange Board Of Education School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 162 Students

2. Columbia High School

B-

SchoolGrade

45%

Actual Test Scores

44%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

South Orange-maplewood School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1930 Students

3. Orange High School

F

SchoolGrade

9%

Actual Test Scores

14%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Orange Board Of Education School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1265 Students

Best Middle Schools in Academy Heights, Orange, NJ

Academy Heights, Orange, NJ has 3 middle schools with 1,512 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Academy Heights score 28% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 29% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Academy Heights meet expectations.

1. South Orange Middle School

B-

SchoolGrade

42%

Actual Test Scores

53%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

South Orange-maplewood School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 770 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Academy Heights, Orange, NJ

Academy Heights, Orange, NJ has 5 elementary schools with 1,963 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Academy Heights score 46% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 46% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Academy Heights meet expectations.

1. South Mountain Elementary School

B

SchoolGrade

47%

Actual Test Scores

57%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

South Orange-maplewood School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 618 Students

2. Clinton Elementary School

B

SchoolGrade

45%

Actual Test Scores

48%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

South Orange-maplewood School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 550 Students

3. Heywood Avenue Elementary School

D+

SchoolGrade

22%

Actual Test Scores

19%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Orange Board Of Education School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 7 • 367 Students

4. Forest Street Community Elementary School

D

SchoolGrade

20%

Actual Test Scores

15%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Orange Board Of Education School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 7 • 375 Students

5. Marshall Elementary School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

55%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

South Orange-maplewood School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 475 Students

6. Our Lady Of Sorrows School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

39%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Our Lady Of Sorrows School • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 257 Students

7. South Orange Country Day School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

33%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

South Orange Country Day School • Private • Grades Pre K - KG • 63 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Academy Heights, Orange, NJ

Neighborhood-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

Academy Heights, Orange, NJ has a total population of 10,214 with 32% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 97%, and 68% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Academy Heights, Orange, NJ

6,832

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

97%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

68%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Academy Heights, Orange, NJ.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

B

24.98 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

B+

2.97 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

C+

22.01 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Academy Heights, Orange, NJ.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Academy Heights, Orange, NJ.

ISP Report Card

A-

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

2,651 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

73 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Academy Heights, Orange, NJ Internet Health Assessment.

Best Schools in Cities Near Academy Heights, Orange, NJ

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  • Actual Test Scores: 14%
  • Projected Test Scores: 18%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 13%
  • Projected Test Scores: 18%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Hutton Park, West Orange, NJ

  • Actual Test Scores: 35%
  • Projected Test Scores: 36%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Fairmuont, Newark, NJ

  • Actual Test Scores: 17%
  • Projected Test Scores: 20%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Upper Clinton Hill, Newark, NJ

  • Actual Test Scores: 17%
  • Projected Test Scores: 21%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Weequahic, Newark, NJ

  • Actual Test Scores: 14%
  • Projected Test Scores: 19%
  • Teacher Grade: Underperforms Expectations
Lower Clinton Hill, Newark, NJ

  • Actual Test Scores: 15%
  • Projected Test Scores: 21%
  • Teacher Grade: Underperforms Expectations
Lower Roseville, Newark, NJ

  • Actual Test Scores: 15%
  • Projected Test Scores: 20%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
University Heights, Newark, NJ

  • Actual Test Scores: 27%
  • Projected Test Scores: 30%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Springfield-Belmont, Newark, NJ

  • Actual Test Scores: 14%
  • Projected Test Scores: 20%
  • Teacher Grade: Underperforms Expectations