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East Orange School District

New Jersey · Public School District
20
Schools
8,653
Students
$36,287
Per-Pupil Spend
+153% nat'l
60.1%
Free Lunch Rate
+8pp vs nat'l
82.2%
Graduation Rate
-4.3pp vs nat'l
District Overview

East Orange School District is a public school district in New Jersey serving 8,653 students across 20 schools. It includes 14 elementary, 3 middle, 3 high schools. Its graduation rate of 82.2% is below the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $36,287 is above average for a US public school district. 60% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic need in the community. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 38/100.

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All Schools (20)
Middle Schools3 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
John L. Costley Middle School06–08333
Patrick F. Healy Middle School06–08330
Sojourner Truth Middle School06–08278
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$36,287+153% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
80%
State
79.7%
Local (property tax)
9.0%
Federal
11.2%

State funding accounts for 80% of the budget — this district relies more on state aid than local tax revenue.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
20
Schools
8,653
Students
60%
Free Lunch
$36K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate82.2%
Opportunity Score38/100
StateNew Jersey →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
High per-student investment
Spends $36,287 per pupil — 153% above the national average of $14,347.
Range of school options
With 20 schools, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in East Orange School District?
East Orange School District has 20 public schools, serving a total of 8,653 students.
What is the graduation rate for East Orange School District?
The graduation rate is 82.2%, which is below the national average of 86.5%.
How much does East Orange School District spend per student?
East Orange School District spends $36,287 per pupil — 153% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in East Orange School District?
60% of students in East Orange School District qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in East Orange School District?
No, East Orange School District does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does East Orange School District serve?
East Orange School District serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for East Orange School District?
The median opportunity score across schools in East Orange School District is 38/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.