Summary:
The ORANGE BOARD OF EDUCATION School District in New Jersey is home to two middle schools: Rosa Parks Community School and Orange Preparatory Academy School of Inquiry and Innovation. While both schools serve students in grades 6-8, the data reveals significant disparities in their performance and resources.
The standout school in this district is Orange Preparatory Academy School of Inquiry and Innovation, which consistently outperforms Rosa Parks Community School across various metrics. Orange Preparatory Academy has a higher school ranking, with a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger, compared to Rosa Parks Community School's 1-star rating. Additionally, Orange Preparatory Academy has higher proficiency rates in Algebra I, while Rosa Parks Community School lags behind the district and state averages in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science.
The differences in school performance may be attributed to the allocation of resources. Orange Preparatory Academy School of Inquiry and Innovation has a higher per-student spending of $12,917, compared to Rosa Parks Community School's $8,884 per student. Additionally, Orange Preparatory Academy has a lower student-teacher ratio of 8.2, while Rosa Parks Community School has a ratio of 10.2. These factors may contribute to the relatively better performance of Orange Preparatory Academy School of Inquiry and Innovation. However, both schools face challenges with high chronic absenteeism rates, an area that requires further attention and targeted interventions.
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