How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Montrose Early Childhood Center | South Orange Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | South Orange, NJ | S ORANGE, NJ |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | other | middle |
| Enrollment | 98 | 752 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 8.3:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 3.0% | 9.6% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Montrose Early Childhood Center | South Orange Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $30,915 | $30,915 |
| District | South Orange-Maplewood School District | South Orange-Maplewood School District |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Montrose Early Childhood Center | South Orange Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 41.8% | 55.9% |
| African American | 24.5% | 20.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16.3% | 9.0% |
| Asian | 5.1% | 3.9% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.4% |
| Multiracial | 12.2% | 10.5% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Montrose Early Childhood Center | South Orange Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | — | — |
| Gifted Program | No | No |
| Counselor Ratio | — | 376:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | — | 9.7% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 0 | 2 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2023-24 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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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 Editorial.