South Orange Middle School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025S Orange, New Jersey 07079 · South Orange-Maplewood School District
#85 of 440 middle schools in New Jersey
#331 of 15,369 nationally
About South Orange Middle School
South Orange Middle School is a public middle located in S Orange, in the South Orange-Maplewood School District school district of New Jersey, United States. It caters for Grades 6–8. In 2025 it enrolled 752 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 89.4 out of 100, placing it in the top 5% of middle schools in United States and 85th of 440 ranked middle schools in New Jersey. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (97th percentile), and its weakest is math proficiency (80th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 752.
There are 3 schools in S Orange; South Orange Middle School ranks 1st of 3 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against middle schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)62%
- Reading proficiency (30%)75%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)11.6%
- Students per teacher (15%)9.8
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for South Orange Middle School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 752
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 11.6%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 9.8
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 75%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 62%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near South Orange Middle School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Montrose Early Childhood Center
South Orange · Public other · Grades PK–PK
98 students · 834 m away
South Mountain Elementary School
S Orange · Public elementary · Grades K–5
613 students · 850 m away
STEM Innovation Academy of the Oranges
South Orange · Public high · Grades 9–12
180 students · 1.1 km away
Marshall Elementary School
S Orange · Public elementary · Grades K–4
504 students · 1.2 km away
Columbia High School
Maplewood · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,985 students · 1.4 km away
Clinton Elementary School
Maplewood · Public elementary · Grades K–5
542 students · 1.6 km away
Heywood Avenue Elementary School
Orange · Public elementary · Grades PK–7
363 students · 1.7 km away
Mt Vernon Place School
Newark · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
905 students · 1.9 km away
Delia Bolden Elementary School
Maplewood · Public elementary · Grades K–5
518 students · 1.9 km away
Gregory Elementary School
W Orange · Public elementary · Grades K–5
484 students · 2.0 km away
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755 students
Wall Intermediate School
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Frequently asked questions
Is South Orange Middle School a good school?
South Orange Middle School has a Success Index (US) of 89.4 out of 100 (Top 5% of middle schools in United States) and ranks #85 of 440 in New Jersey. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does South Orange Middle School rank in New Jersey?
South Orange Middle School ranks #85 of 440 middle schools in New Jersey and #331 of 15,369 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend South Orange Middle School?
South Orange Middle School had 752 students in 2025.
Is South Orange Middle School a elementary school or a high school?
South Orange Middle School is classified as a middle covering Grades 6–8. It is a public school.
What other schools are near South Orange Middle School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of South Orange Middle School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.