South Orange-Maplewood School District
- MAPLEWOOD, NJ
School District
South Orange-Maplewood School District
- MAPLEWOOD, NJ
- Rating 3.87 out of 5 31 reviews
Report Card
- Academicsgrade A
- Diversitygrade A minus
- Teachersgrade A minus
- College Prepgrade A+
- Clubs & Activitiesgrade B+
- Health & Safetygrade C+
- Administrationgrade C minus
- Sportsgrade B+
- Foodgrade B minus
- Resources & Facilitiesgrade C+
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Elementary Schools in South Orange-Maplewood School District
Middle Schools in South Orange-Maplewood School District
High Schools in South Orange-Maplewood School District
Academics
Percent Proficient - Reading
68%
Percent Proficient - Math
56%
Average Graduation Rate
91%
Average SAT
1240
779 responses
Average ACT
29
181 responses
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Students
Diversity
grade A minus
Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
Students
7,353
Free or Reduced Lunch
18.4%
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Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
National
17:1Average Teacher Salary
$72,325
Teachers in First/Second Year
16.4%
Finances
Expenses Per Student
$19,072 / student
National
$12,239- Cost of Livinggrade C
- Good for Familiesgrade A+
- Housinggrade B minus
Median Household Income
$139,081
National
$62,843Median Rent
$1,679
National
$1,062Median Home Value
$527,900
National
$217,500South Orange-Maplewood School District Reviews
Rating 3.87 out of 5 31 reviews
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Overall love my school district. I've thrived in an environment where creativity is pushed and student involvement is rampant. As a Senior in Highschool, I can look back on my years fondly and remember a childhood where I grew up in a largely diverse school that pushed the importance of empathy. I will say, as the levels of education progress my teachers were not as involved and attentive to make sure I succeeded, it is up to the individual to make sure you get what you want to be done.
During my 12 years of school in the South Orange-Maplewood School District (SOMSD), I've experienced many things. Whether it was a new principal, class, or after school activity, I've seen a variety of changes. That would be one concern of mine because not having a constant in school can be difficult. However, I believe that my education in the SOMSD was great. My teachers were always supportive, especially in times of struggling. Columbia High School is full of different clubs and classes that students are encouraged to enroll in. I notice more diversity in my classes in 12th grade than when I was in 9th grade. I feel that my classmates are also encouraging and are willing to lend a helping hand in times of need. My family pushed for me to attend a private high school back when I was in 8th grade, but I'm so glad I didn't. Columbia High School shaped the student that I am now and will be in my coming years.
I attended the South Orange-Maplewood School District from K-12 and my experience varied based on my awareness of my surroundings. I believe that the schools stress diversity and being all inclusive, however there are a few issues regarding leveling diversity and not seeing enough minorities in higher level classes. I do love the schools however, especially Columbia High School, because everyone (staff, students, parents) were always trying to make the school a safe, loving place for everyone. Growing up as a gay female, I was scared because people of the LGBT community often get treated poorly in schools, however, Columbia High School was very inclusive, and I never once faced a problem regarding my sexuality. The district is very progressive and loving and strives for students' success.