How do these districts compare?
| Metric | South Orange-Maplewood School District | West Orange Public Schools |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Maplewood, New Jersey | West Orange, New Jersey |
| Total Enrollment | 6,811 | 6,835 |
| Number of Schools | 10 | 13 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 11.1:1 | 9.8:1 |
Spending
| Metric | South Orange-Maplewood School District | West Orange Public Schools |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $24,186 | $30,537 |
| Federal Revenue | 3.3% | 7.0% |
| State Revenue | 24.6% | 28.3% |
| Local Revenue | 72.1% | 64.7% |
South Orange-Maplewood School District
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West Orange Public Schools
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | South Orange-Maplewood School District | West Orange Public Schools |
|---|---|---|
| White | 53.5% | 16.7% |
| African American | 20.7% | 32.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11.8% | 39.0% |
| Asian | 3.1% | 4.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Multiracial | 10.6% | 8.0% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 13.1% | 35.5% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | South Orange-Maplewood School District | West Orange Public Schools |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 24 | 24 |
| Schools with AP | 1 | 1 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 266.3:1 | 369.5:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 11.7% | 16.5% |
School Types
South Orange-Maplewood School District
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 2
West Orange Public Schools
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 2
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.