Orange Avenue School

260 Orange Ave.
Milford, CT 06460
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5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 414 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Orange Avenue School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is approximately equal to the Connecticut state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 414 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 30%
  • : Bottom 50% in CT
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 50%)
  • : 50-59% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education

School Overview

Orange Avenue School's student population of 414 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
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Total Students
414 students
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Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
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School Calendar
Last Day of School
Thu. Jun 25, 2026
School Motto
Excellence. Honor. Tradition.

School Rankings

Orange Avenue School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 939 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Orange Avenue School is 0.48, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (CT)
#511 out of 939 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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35-39%
41%
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50-54%
50%
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50-59%
47%
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Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
5%
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Hispanic
15%
31%
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Black
6%
12%
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White
70%
47%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
0.48
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Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
37%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
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School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Orange Avenue School's ranking?
Orange Avenue School is ranked #511 out of 939 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Connecticut.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% CT state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% CT state average).
How many students attend Orange Avenue School?
414 students attend Orange Avenue School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Orange Avenue School students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Orange Avenue School?
Orange Avenue School has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Orange Avenue School offer ?
Orange Avenue School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Orange Avenue School part of?
Orange Avenue School is part of Milford School District.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 414 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 30%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 50%)
  • : 50-59% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education

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