Orange Avenue School

www.cranfordschools.org/Domain/9

750 Students

Middle School 3rd - 8th

School Overview

Orange Avenue School, located at 901 Orange Avenue in Cranford, New Jersey, is a well-regarded public institution serving students in the Cranford Public School District. As a key component of the local educational landscape, the school is known for its commitment to fostering a supportive and rigorous academic environment. It focuses on the developmental needs of its student body by offering a comprehensive curriculum that emphasizes core subjects while encouraging social-emotional growth and community involvement.

The school is deeply integrated into the tight-knit Cranford community, often praised for its proactive parent-teacher partnerships and its dedication to maintaining high educational standards. With a focus on preparing students for future academic success, Orange Avenue School utilizes modern instructional practices and promotes an inclusive atmosphere. Its location in a residential area makes it a focal point for local families, reflecting the town’s broader reputation for prioritizing quality public education and student-centered learning.

750

Total Students

64.3

Full-Time Teachers

11.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

0.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Orange Avenue School
Demographic	Student Count
White	584
Hispanic	85
Black	20
Asian	28
Two or More	33

White
584 (77.9%)
Hispanic
85 (11.3%)
Two or More
33 (4.4%)
Asian
28 (3.7%)
Black
20 (2.7%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Cranford Public School District
Phone:	(908)709-6257
Website:	http://www.cranfordschools.org/Domain/9
Grade Range:	3rd - 8th
Total Students:	750
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	64.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.7
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	3
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	3

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 3 89

Grade 4 79

Grade 5 88

Grade 6 167

Grade 7 165

Grade 8 162