South Orange-Maplewood School District
- MAPLEWOOD, NJ
School District
South Orange-Maplewood School District
- MAPLEWOOD, NJ
- Rating 3.88 out of 5 32 reviews
Report Card
- Academicsgrade A
- Diversitygrade A minus
- Teachersgrade A
- College Prepgrade A+
- Clubs & Activitiesgrade B minus
- Administrationgrade C minus
- Sportsgrade A minus
- Foodgrade C+
- Resources & Facilitiesgrade D+
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Academics
Percent Proficient - Reading
68%
Percent Proficient - Math
56%
Average Graduation Rate
91%
Average SAT
1250
889 responses
Average ACT
29
210 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
7,005
Free or Reduced Lunch
18.4%
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Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
National
17:1Average Teacher Salary
$78,189
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
$156,477
National
$69,021Median Rent
$1,884
National
$1,163Median Home Value
$566,300
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$244,900South Orange-Maplewood School District Reviews
Rating 3.88 out of 5 32 reviews
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My overall experience with this school was positive. I love the diversity here and I think the school has improve its efforts for racial equity, however the achievement gap and disciplinary action still remains an issue. School safety needs to be leveled up. There are still many other things the school needs to change, but now that I am graduating, I do think that the school is headed in the right direction.
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.