Edison Middle School
W ORANGE, NJ · West Orange Public Schools
Regular public school · Grades 6 · Suburb, large
189th of 440 New Jersey middle schools statewide · better than 57%▲ Improving
75 WILLIAM ST, W ORANGE, NJ 07052
(973)669-5360NCES ID 341761002472Directory 2023–24
SchoolRow ranks Edison Middle School 189th of 440 New Jersey middle schools for 2024–25, based on NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 57% of middle schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 36th in 2019 to 57th in 2025 — improving.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25 · 488 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 483 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 1988, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 45.5% | 37.7% | ▼ 7.8 pts | |
| Hispanic | 23.8% | 36.2% | ▲ 12.4 pts | |
| White | 22.3% | 14.9% | ▼ 7.4 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.4% | 7.7% | ▲ 7.3 pts | |
| Asian | 7.9% | 3.3% | ▼ 4.6 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 1988. Race categories changed by 2010: earlier data combines Asian and Pacific Islander students and does not consistently identify multiracial students. The chart retains that history, while the change table uses 2010 onward.
Typical home value $699K in zip 07052 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank · ▲▼ = points better or worse than Edison Middle School
- #329Rosa Parks Community SchoolOrange Board Of Education School District · 1.2 mi away329th of 440
ELA 41% ▼24 · Math 31% ▼17Compare - #109Glenfield Middle SchoolMontclair Public School District · 1.5 mi away109th of 440
ELA 78% ▲13 · Math 55% ▲7Compare - #335Orange Preparatory Academy School of Inquiry and InnovationOrange Board Of Education School District · 1.7 mi away335th of 440
ELA 45% ▼20 · Math 25% ▼23Compare - #427John L. Costley Middle SchoolEast Orange School District · 1.7 mi away427th of 440
ELA 14% ▼51 · Math 10% ▼38Compare - #419Sojourner Truth Middle SchoolEast Orange School District · 1.8 mi away419th of 440
ELA 20% ▼45 · Math 10% ▼38Compare - #428Patrick F. Healy Middle SchoolEast Orange School District · 1.8 mi away428th of 440
ELA 14% ▼51 · Math 10% ▼38Compare - #181Roosevelt Middle SchoolWest Orange Public Schools · 1.9 mi away181st of 440
ELA 71% ▲6 · Math 44% ▼4Compare - #118Renaissance Middle School at the Rand BuildingMontclair Public School District · 2.3 mi away118th of 440
ELA 77% ▲12 · Math 54% ▲6Compare
What school district is Edison Middle School in?
Edison Middle School is part of the West Orange Public Schools district in W ORANGE, New Jersey.
Is Edison Middle School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Edison Middle School 189th of 440 New Jersey middle schools (better than 57% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Edison Middle School?
Black 38%, Hispanic 36%, White 15%, Two or more races 8% (483 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Edison Middle School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 07052 is $699K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.