Amity Middle School: Orange

Summary:

Amity Middle School: Orange is a public middle school located in Orange, Connecticut, serving grades 7-8 with a total enrollment of 357 students. The school is part of the Regional School District 05, which is ranked 21 out of 158 districts in Connecticut and has a rating of 4 stars out of 5 from SchoolDigger.

Amity Middle School: Orange consistently ranks among the top middle schools in Connecticut, with strong academic performance on SBAC assessments that significantly exceeds the state averages. The school's diverse student population includes a notable Asian student representation, and it performs exceptionally well for its female and low socioeconomic status (SES) student subgroups. Amity Middle School: Orange also benefits from higher-than-average per-student spending and a low student-to-teacher ratio, which may contribute to its consistent academic success.

When compared to nearby middle schools, such as Hamden Middle School, Intermediate School (Shelton), and Ansonia Middle School, Amity Middle School: Orange stands out with its significantly higher academic performance on SBAC assessments. The school also has a higher percentage of White and Asian students, as well as a lower proportion of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds, compared to the nearby schools.


Detail:

Public 7-8

 100 Ohman Ave.
       Orange, CT  06477


(203) 392-3200

District: Regional School District 05

SchoolDigger Rank:
22nd of 250 Connecticut Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $20,549 Help


Students who attend Amity Middle School: Orange usually attend:

High:    Amity Regional High School

Feeder schools for Amity Middle School: Orange:

Elementary:    Mary L. Tracy School
    Peck Place School
    Race Brook School
    Turkey Hill School

Student/teacher ratio:  11.7 Help
Number of students:  357

Racial breakdown:

White:
70.3%
Asian:
12.9%
Hispanic:
9.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  16% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Amity Middle School: Orange ranks better than 91.2% of middle schools in Connecticut. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 88.98. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Amity Middle School: Orange is $20,549.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Amity Middle School: Orange:

SchoolDigger ranks Amity Middle School: Orange 22nd of 250 Connecticut public middle schools. (See Amity Middle School: Orange in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Regional School District 05:

SchoolDigger ranks Regional School District 05 21st of 158 Connecticut school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Amity Middle School: Orange

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Rank History for all students at Amity Middle School: Orange

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 80.61 33rd 248 86.7%
2007 77.94 43rd 250 82.8%
2008 81.01 29th 252 88.5%
2009 81.06 26th 255 89.8%
2010 80.40 35th 268 86.9%
2011 81.77 19th 269 92.9%
2012 81.56 16th 272 94.1%
2013 83.32 2nd 278 99.3%
2015 87.96 21st 280 92.5%
2016 85.92 28th 246 88.6%
2017 92.32 7th 250 97.2%
2018 92.49 10th 249 96.0%
2019 93.29 8th 259 96.9%
2021 86.09 33rd 275 88.0%
2022 83.04 41st 250 83.6%
2023 89.15 22nd 249 91.2%
2024 88.98 22nd 250 91.2%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Amity Middle School: Orange

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 78.09 33rd 244 86.5%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Amity Middle School: Orange

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 87.04 19th 218 91.3%
2024 90.56 8th 114 93.0%
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Rank History for Female students at Amity Middle School: Orange

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 89.34 7th 160 95.6%
2019 89.99 8th 169 95.3%
2021 86.66 21st 235 91.1%
2022 83.64 23rd 166 86.1%
2023 89.01 14th 160 91.3%
2024 86.59 15th 161 90.7%
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Rank History for Male students at Amity Middle School: Orange

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 89.69 12th 164 92.7%
2019 90.21 10th 167 94.0%
2021 80.81 45th 224 79.9%
2022 77.32 37th 169 78.1%
2023 81.20 25th 158 84.2%
2024 80.43 25th 157 84.1%
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Rank History for Asian students at Amity Middle School: Orange

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 89.69 1st 10 90.0%
2021 57.29 15th 27 44.4%
2023 73.89 3rd 13 76.9%
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Rank History for White students at Amity Middle School: Orange

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 86.73 12th 168 92.9%
2019 87.42 12th 166 92.8%
2021 66.93 49th 175 72.0%
2022 65.26 53rd 151 64.9%
2023 74.52 33rd 158 79.1%
2024 72.42 36th 154 76.6%
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Data source: test scores: Connecticut Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Connecticut State Department of Education

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Reviews:
by a parent
Tuesday, September 19, 2017

Open Quote Excellent school for middle school - truly prepares children for High School. Close Quote


by a parent
Thursday, September 22, 2016

Open Quote Communication is really hard in this school. In the 7th grade there are two teams that are really inconsistent. Team X and Y. Team X teachers give students huge amount of homework, tests and projects. They give out "F" so easily as a grade even for papers that were supposed to be signed by parents, not a real homework!. And then don't give out any grades for some other real homework that are done properly and should get an A+! Specially team X science teacher does this consistently, discouraging students badly. It seems that students in this team are a lot more evaluated than team Y. Which is really inconsistent with Team Y and unfair. This school doesn't have a clear guideline for the teacher to provide the kids the same learning opportunities. Team X students are so busy doing so much work, they have no more time to do any exatra curriculum activities. But, Teach Y students have really NOT MUCH to do on a daily basis!
My child is overloaded and under tremendous pressure and already doesn't like science anymore, because of the discouraging behaviors of the science teacher! Close Quote



Enrollment information for Amity Middle School: Orange

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 436 3 19 5 1 n/a n/a 0 464
1989 454 2 15 6 0 n/a n/a 0 477
1990 434 n/a 24 7 n/a n/a n/a 0 465
1991 405 3 26 9 0 n/a n/a 0 443
1992 420 6 25 5 0 n/a n/a 0 456
1993 413 4 28 4 0 n/a n/a 0 449
1994 448 3 23 6 1 n/a n/a 0 481
1995 448 3 36 6 1 n/a n/a 0 494
1996 448 3 36 6 1 n/a n/a 0 494
1997 464 3 30 3 0 n/a n/a 0 500
1998 488 4 29 3 1 n/a n/a 0 525
1999 504 3 28 3 0 n/a n/a 0 538
2000 526 7 23 5 0 n/a n/a 0 561
2001 548 8 30 6 0 n/a n/a 0 592
2002 536 4 39 4 1 n/a n/a -1 583
2003 536 4 39 4 1 n/a n/a -1 583
2004 550 9 32 6 1 n/a n/a 0 598
2005 545 15 29 12 2 n/a n/a 0 603
2006 658 16 47 13 0 n/a n/a 0 734
2007 362 9 30 7 1 n/a n/a 0 409
2008 359 8 35 12 1 n/a n/a 0 415
2009 363 9 46 12 1 n/a n/a 0 431
2010 357 10 48 13 2 n/a n/a 0 430
2011 328 12 45 24 3 0 0 0 412
2012 302 9 48 25 2 0 4 0 390
2013 294 12 43 14 2 0 7 0 372
2014 308 15 42 12 1 0 7 0 385
2015 305 8 49 20 0 1 9 0 392
2016 300 7 51 3 2 0 12 0 375
2017 315 13 47 6 1 0 18 0 400
2018 304 16 46 8 0 0 17 0 391
2019 286 8 49 2 0 0 11 0 356
2020 278 6 51 17 0 0 13 0 365
2021 251 11 53 27 1 0 7 0 350
2022 255 9 55 24 1 0 11 0 355
2023 251 15 46 33 0 0 11 1 357

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Amity Middle School: Orange

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 464 41.0 11.3 n/a
1989 477 41.0 11.6 n/a
1990 465 42.2 11.0 n/a
1991 443 39.7 11.1 n/a
1992 456 40.5 11.2 1.3
1993 449 39.4 11.4 0
1994 481 40.7 11.8 2.1
1995 494 41.9 11.8 1
1996 494 41.9 11.8 1
1997 500 43.0 11.6 0.6
1998 525 43.2 12.2 1.5
1999 538 47.0 11.4 1.1
2000 561 46.4 12.1 1.4
2001 592 53.4 11.1 n/a
2002 583 48.9 11.9 1.2
2003 583 48.9 11.9 1.2
2004 598 48.3 12.4 2.5
2005 603 29.0 20.8 n/a
2006 734 28.3 25.9 0.7
2007 409 28.5 14.4 n/a
2008 415 33.3 12.5 1
2009 431 36.5 12.8 1.6
2010 430 33.3 12.9 0.9
2011 412 34.8 11.8 2.9
2012 390 33.4 11.6 4.9
2013 372 33.9 10.9 3.5
2014 385 32.5 11.8 4.4
2015 392 34.0 11.5 5.1
2016 375 32.0 11.7 5.3
2017 400 31.0 12.9 5.5
2018 391 34.0 11.5 5.9
2019 356 31.0 11.4 9.8
2020 365 32.0 11.4 9.6
2021 350 29.5 11.8 14.6
2022 355 30.5 11.6 15.2
2023 357 30.5 11.7 16

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Amity Middle School: Orange

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 464 41.0 11.3 n/a
1989 477 41.0 11.6 n/a
1990 465 42.2 11.0 n/a
1991 443 39.7 11.1 n/a
1992 456 40.5 11.2 1.3
1993 449 39.4 11.4 0
1994 481 40.7 11.8 2.1
1995 494 41.9 11.8 1
1996 494 41.9 11.8 1
1997 500 43.0 11.6 0.6
1998 525 43.2 12.2 1.5
1999 538 47.0 11.4 1.1
2000 561 46.4 12.1 1.4
2001 592 53.4 11.1 n/a
2002 583 48.9 11.9 1.2
2003 583 48.9 11.9 1.2
2004 598 48.3 12.4 2.5
2005 603 29.0 20.8 n/a
2006 734 28.3 25.9 0.7
2007 409 28.5 14.4 n/a
2008 415 33.3 12.5 1
2009 431 36.5 12.8 1.6
2010 430 33.3 12.9 0.9
2011 412 34.8 11.8 2.9
2012 390 33.4 11.6 4.9
2013 372 33.9 10.9 3.5
2014 385 32.5 11.8 4.4
2015 392 34.0 11.5 5.1
2016 375 32.0 11.7 5.3
2017 400 31.0 12.9 5.5
2018 391 34.0 11.5 5.9
2019 356 31.0 11.4 9.8
2020 365 32.0 11.4 9.6
2021 350 29.5 11.8 14.6
2022 355 30.5 11.6 15.2
2023 357 30.5 11.7 16

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Amity Middle School: Orange

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $17,429
2019 $19,344
2020 $19,780
2021 $21,031
2022 $21,266
2023 $20,549

Data source: Connecticut Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Amity Middle School: Orange

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 8th of 259 Middle schoolsRanks 22nd of 249 Middle schools
 5.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
7th Grade English Language Arts (Amity Middle School: Orange)83.778.9
 4.8%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Regional School District 05)81.580.6
 0.9%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Connecticut)56.148.8
 7.3%
7th Grade Mathematics (Amity Middle School: Orange)79.371.3
 8%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Regional School District 05)77.675.6
 2%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Connecticut)46.139.9
 6.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Amity Middle School: Orange)84.469.7
 14.7%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Regional School District 05)85.272.3
 12.9%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Connecticut)55.848.5
 7.3%
8th Grade Mathematics (Amity Middle School: Orange)78.663.8
 14.8%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Regional School District 05)81.862.8
 19%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Connecticut)43.536.2
 7.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students356357
 0.3%
African American815
 87.5%
American Indian00
Asian4946
 6.1%
Hispanic233
 1550%
Pacific Islander00
White286251
 12.2%
Two or More Races1111
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients9.8%16%
 6.1%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Amity Middle School: Orange

Students who attend Amity Middle School: Orange usually go on to attend Amity Regional High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 357 students attended Amity Middle School: Orange.

Students at Amity Middle School: Orange are 70% White, 13% Asian, 9% Hispanic, 4% African American, 3% Two or more races.

Yes. Amity Middle School: Orange ranks in the top 8.8% of Connecticut middle schools.


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