Orange Preparatory Academy School of Inquiry and Innovation vs Rosa Parks Community School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in New Jersey, United States, 960 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Orange Preparatory Academy School of Inquiry and Innovation
Orange · Public middle · Grades 8–8
397 students
Rosa Parks Community School
Orange · Public middle · Grades 3–7
593 students
| Measure | Orange Preparatory Academy School of Inquiry and Innovation Orange, New Jersey | Rosa Parks Community School Orange, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 42 Lower 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #365 of 440 | #389 of 440 |
| National rank | #9496 of 15,369 | #10715 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 8–8 | Grades 3–7 |
| Students | 397 | 593 |
| Enrollment | 397 | 593 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 65.7% | 84.1% |
| Students per teacher | 8.3 | 11.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 38% | 36% |
| Math proficiency | 31% | 34% |
| city | Orange | Orange |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Orange Preparatory Academy School of Inquiry and Innovation scores higher on the Success Index (US) (41.5 vs 35.7).
- •Rosa Parks Community School does better on math proficiency (34% vs 31%).
- •Orange Preparatory Academy School of Inquiry and Innovation does better on reading proficiency (38% vs 36%).
- •Orange Preparatory Academy School of Inquiry and Innovation does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (65.7% vs 84.1%).
- •Orange Preparatory Academy School of Inquiry and Innovation does better on students per teacher (8.3 vs 11.4).
- •Rosa Parks Community School is the larger school with 593 students compared with 397.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Orange Preparatory Academy School of Inquiry and Innovation better than Rosa Parks Community School?
On the Success Index (US), Orange Preparatory Academy School of Inquiry and Innovation ranks higher (41.5 vs 35.7 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Orange Preparatory Academy School of Inquiry and Innovation and Rosa Parks Community School?
About 960 m in a straight line, between Orange and Orange in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Orange Preparatory Academy School of Inquiry and Innovation: 397. Rosa Parks Community School: 593. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Orange Preparatory Academy School of Inquiry and Innovation and Rosa Parks Community School rank in New Jersey?
Orange Preparatory Academy School of Inquiry and Innovation is 365th of 440 and Rosa Parks Community School is 389th of 440 among middle schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).