What grades does Orange Avenue School serve?

Orange Avenue School operates as a Primary school within the local district. The school serves families in the Milford area.

Where is Orange Avenue School located?

Orange Avenue School is a urban school in Milford, CT.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Orange Avenue School?

The student-teacher ratio at Orange Avenue School is 12.5:1. Lower ratios generally indicate smaller class sizes.

What schools are in Milford, CT?

Schools in Milford include Orange Avenue School and others operated by the local district. The district serves families throughout the Milford area.

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Orange Avenue School — School Calendar 2026-27

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Milford, CT 06460

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Upcoming Events

Oct

Wed

Grade 5 Committee MeetingEventDistrict-wide

Oct

Thu

Hold for Laps with LeoEventDistrict-wide

Oct

Thu

Laps with LeoEventDistrict-wide

Oct

Fri

Hold Rain date for Laps with LeoEventDistrict-wide

Oct

Fri

Rain date for Laps with LeoEventDistrict-wide

Oct

Mon

Board of Ed MeetingEventDistrict-wide

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School Profile

Grades

PK–5

Enrollment

414

Student:Teacher

12.5:1

Locale

Suburban

District

Milford School District

Econ. Disadvantaged

24.6%

Phone

(203)783-3537

School Statistics

Academics (SY 2020-21)

ELA Proficiency

50-54%

Math Proficiency

45-49%

Chronic Absenteeism

4.1%

SY 2019-20

Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)

Gifted & Talented

7 students enrolled

Student-Teacher Ratio: 9.9:1

Near average in CT

Technology & Internet Access (SY 2021-22)

1:1 Devices

Student devices available

Wi-Fi

Campus-wide wireless

Fiber Internet

High-speed connection

396

Connected devices

Staff & Support Services (SY 2021-22)

Teachers (FTE)

41.7

100% fully certified

Counselors

Psychologists

Social Workers

Nurses

Anti-Bullying Policy

District Finance (FY 2023)

Per-Pupil Spending

$27,704

Total current expenditure

Instruction Spending

$18,837

Per pupil, classroom only

Total Revenue/Pupil

$31,940

All funding sources

Funding Sources

Federal 5%State 19%Local 76%

District-level data from NCES F-33 Survey

Community Context

Median Home Value

$656,749

+4.9% 1yr+43.0% 5yr

Bridgeport, CT metro area

Community Need Level

Moderate

CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022

Neighborhood Indicators (Census Tract)

18.3%

Below 150% poverty line

6.3%

Unemployment rate

5.1%

Uninsured residents

8.9%

No HS diploma (25+)

Special Education (IDEA)

District-level data from IDEA Part B · Students ages 3-21 served under IDEA

Total Students Served

1,066

Ages 3-21 under IDEA

School-Age (6-21)

997

Receiving special ed services

Est. % of Enrollment

100%

District rate, school may vary

Disability Categories (District)

Specific Learning Disability

322 (32%)

Other Health Impairment

211 (21%)

Autism

165 (17%)

Speech/Language Impairment

153 (15%)

Emotional Disturbance

64 (6%)

Intellectual Disability

17 (2%)

Source: U.S. Department of Education, IDEA Section 618 Data · District-level counts · Individual school figures may differ

Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)

414

Current enrollment

Stable(+6% 5yr)

Coming Up

Wed, Oct 7, 2026

Grade 5 Committee Meeting

Event

Thu, Oct 8, 2026

Hold for Laps with Leo

Event

Thu, Oct 8, 2026

Laps with Leo

Event

Full School Calendar 2026-27

Events marked District-wide apply to all schools in Milford School District. Orange Avenue School follows the district calendar.

Date	Event	Type	Level
Mon, Sep 7, 2026	Labor Day: Schools/Offices ClosedDistrict-wide Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.	Holiday	—
Tue, Sep 8, 2026	Open HouseDistrict-wide Check the open house notice for schedule and registration details.	Event	—
Thu, Sep 10, 2026	Open HouseDistrict-wide Check the open house notice for schedule and registration details.	Event	—
Mon, Sep 14, 2026	Board of Ed MeetingDistrict-wide Review the published agenda for meeting topics and details.	Event	—
Tue, Sep 15, 2026	OAS Open HouseDistrict-wide	Event	—
Tue, Sep 15, 2026	PTO MeetingDistrict-wide Check the meeting notice for agenda and location details.	Event	—
Tue, Sep 15, 2026	Open HouseDistrict-wide Check the open house notice for schedule and registration details.	Event	—
Thu, Sep 17, 2026	Open HouseDistrict-wide Check the open house notice for schedule and registration details.	Event	—
Fri, Sep 18, 2026	OAS Back to School PicnicDistrict-wide	Event	—
Mon, Sep 21, 2026	Yom Kippur: Schools/Offices ClosedDistrict-wide	Event	—
Tue, Sep 22, 2026	Open HouseDistrict-wide Check the open house notice for schedule and registration details.	Event	—
Wed, Sep 23, 2026	Early Dismissal, Professional Learning for StaffDistrict-wide	Staff Day	—
Thu, Sep 24, 2026	OAS PTA meetingDistrict-wide	Event	—
Thu, Sep 24, 2026	Open House District-wide Check the open house notice for schedule and registration details.	Event	—
Fri, Sep 25, 2026	OAS Fun Friday - Go Gold for Pediatric cancer AwarenessDistrict-wide	Event	—
Fri, Sep 25, 2026	Bulldog Run time TBDDistrict-wide	Event	—
Mon, Sep 28, 2026	Board of Ed MeetingDistrict-wide Review the published agenda for meeting topics and details.	Event	—
Wed, Oct 7, 2026	Grade 5 Committee MeetingDistrict-wide	Event	—
Thu, Oct 8, 2026	Hold for Laps with LeoDistrict-wide	Event	—
Thu, Oct 8, 2026	Laps with LeoDistrict-wide	Event	—
Fri, Oct 9, 2026	Hold Rain date for Laps with LeoDistrict-wide	Event	—
Fri, Oct 9, 2026	Rain date for Laps with LeoDistrict-wide	Event	—
Mon, Oct 12, 2026	Board of Ed MeetingDistrict-wide Review the published agenda for meeting topics and details.	Event	—
Tue, Oct 13, 2026	PTO MeetingDistrict-wide Check the meeting notice for agenda and location details.	Event	—
Wed, Oct 14, 2026	Early Dismissal All Students; Parent Teacher ConferencesDistrict-wide Check the calendar for dismissal time and conference schedule.	Staff Day	—
Thu, Oct 15, 2026	Early Dismissal All Students; Parent Teacher ConferencesDistrict-wide Check the calendar for dismissal time and conference schedule.	Staff Day	—
Fri, Oct 16, 2026	Early Dismissal Elementary Students; Parent Teacher ConferencesDistrict-wide Review the school calendar for elementary dismissal time and conference scheduling.	Staff Day	—
Wed, Oct 21, 2026	Early Dismissal, Professional Learning for StaffDistrict-wide	Staff Day	—
Thu, Oct 22, 2026	OAS PTADistrict-wide Check the PTA notice for meeting details and agenda.	Event	—
Thu, Oct 22, 2026	Strings Showcase ConcertDistrict-wide	Event	—
Sat, Oct 24, 2026	OAS Trunk or TreatDistrict-wide	Event	—
Sun, Oct 25, 2026	OAS Trunk or Treat (Rain Date)District-wide	Event	—
Mon, Oct 26, 2026	Board of Ed MeetingDistrict-wide Review the published agenda for meeting topics and details.	Event	—
Fri, Oct 30, 2026	Halloween PTO Hoot (exact times TBD)District-wide	Event	—
Tue, Nov 3, 2026	No school; Professional Learning for StaffDistrict-wide	Staff Day	—
Wed, Nov 4, 2026	Junior NightDistrict-wide	Event	—
Fri, Nov 6, 2026	Homecoming Football GameDistrict-wide Check the event notice for game details and activities.	Event	—
Fri, Nov 6, 2026	Hold for International night - Time not setDistrict-wide	Event	—
Mon, Nov 9, 2026	Board of Ed MeetingDistrict-wide Review the published agenda for meeting topics and details.	Event	—
Tue, Nov 10, 2026	PTO MeetingDistrict-wide Check the meeting notice for agenda and location details.	Event	—
Wed, Nov 11, 2026	Veteran's Day Celebration District-wide Check the event notice for celebration details and participation information.	Event	—
Wed, Nov 18, 2026	Early Dismissal, Professional Learning for StaffDistrict-wide	Staff Day	—
Thu, Nov 19, 2026	OAS PTADistrict-wide Check the PTA notice for meeting details and agenda.	Event	—
Fri, Nov 20, 2026	Homecoming DanceDistrict-wide Check the event details for ticket information and logistics.	Event	—
Mon, Nov 23, 2026	Board of Ed MeetingDistrict-wide Review the published agenda for meeting topics and details.	Event	—
Wed, Nov 25, 2026	Early Dismissal: Students and StaffDistrict-wide	half_day	—
Thu, Nov 26, 2026	Thanksgiving: Schools/Offices ClosedDistrict-wide Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.	Holiday	—
Thu, Dec 3, 2026	Tri-M/Art Honor Society Induction CeremonyDistrict-wide	Event	—
Tue, Dec 8, 2026	National Honor Society Induction CeremonyDistrict-wide Check the ceremony notice for date and participation details.	Event	—
Thu, Dec 10, 2026	OAS PTADistrict-wide Check the PTA notice for meeting details and agenda.	Event	—
Thu, Dec 10, 2026	National Honor Society Induction CeremonyDistrict-wide Check the ceremony notice for date and participation details.	Event	—
Mon, Dec 14, 2026	Board of Ed MeetingDistrict-wide Review the published agenda for meeting topics and details.	Event	—
Thu, Dec 17, 2026	Foran Winter ConcertDistrict-wide	Event	—
Wed, Dec 23, 2026	Early Dismissal for Students and StaffDistrict-wide Check the calendar for dismissal time and any special instructions.	half_day	—
Thu, Dec 24, 2026	Holiday Recess: Schools ClosedDistrict-wide Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.	Break	—
Mon, Dec 28, 2026	Holiday Recess: Schools ClosedDistrict-wide Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.	Break	—
Tue, Jan 12, 2027	PTO MeetingDistrict-wide Check the meeting notice for agenda and location details.	Event	—
Mon, Jan 18, 2027	Martin Luther King Jr. Day: Schools/Offices ClosedDistrict-wide	Event	—
Wed, Jan 20, 2027	Early Dismissal for Students; Professional Learning for StaffDistrict-wide Check the calendar for student dismissal time.	Staff Day	—
Tue, Feb 9, 2027	PTO MeetingDistrict-wide Check the meeting notice for agenda and location details.	Event	—
Fri, Feb 12, 2027	Winter Recess: Schools ClosedDistrict-wide	Break	—
Mon, Feb 15, 2027	Winter Recess: Schools ClosedDistrict-wide	Break	—
Wed, Feb 17, 2027	Early Dismissal for Students; Professional Learning for StaffDistrict-wide Check the calendar for student dismissal time.	Staff Day	—
Thu, Feb 18, 2027	OAS PTADistrict-wide Check the PTA notice for meeting details and agenda.	Event	—
Wed, Feb 24, 2027	Sophomore SymposiumDistrict-wide	Event	—
Fri, Feb 26, 2027	Foran Musical District-wide	Event	—
Thu, Mar 4, 2027	Sophomore Symposium (SNOW DATE)District-wide	Event	—
Tue, Mar 9, 2027	PTO MeetingDistrict-wide Check the meeting notice for agenda and location details.	Event	—
Wed, Mar 10, 2027	Eid al-Fitr: Schools ClosedDistrict-wide	Event	—
Thu, Mar 11, 2027	Hold for Staff V grade 5 Basket Ball game - Time not setDistrict-wide	Event	—
Fri, Mar 12, 2027	Sophomore Ring Dance District-wide	Event	—
Thu, Mar 18, 2027	OAS PTADistrict-wide Check the PTA notice for meeting details and agenda.	Event	—
Fri, Mar 19, 2027	PTO Spring Dance Time TBDDistrict-wide	Event	—
Tue, Mar 23, 2027	Early Dismissal All Students; Parent Teacher ConferencesDistrict-wide Check the calendar for dismissal time and conference schedule.	Staff Day	—
Wed, Mar 24, 2027	Early Dismissal All Students; Parent Teacher ConferencesDistrict-wide Check the calendar for dismissal time and conference schedule.	Staff Day	—
Thu, Mar 25, 2027	Early Dismissal Elementary Students; Parent Teacher ConferencesDistrict-wide Review the school calendar for elementary dismissal time and conference scheduling.	Staff Day	—
Fri, Mar 26, 2027	Good Friday: Schools ClosedDistrict-wide	Event	—
Tue, Mar 30, 2027	Honors Induction Ceremony (Rho Kappa, Quill & Scroll, World Lang)District-wide	Event	—
Mon, Apr 12, 2027	Spring RecessDistrict-wide	Break	—
Tue, Apr 20, 2027	PTO MeetingDistrict-wide Check the meeting notice for agenda and location details.	Event	—
Wed, Apr 21, 2027	Early Dismissal for Students; Professional Learning for StaffDistrict-wide Check the calendar for student dismissal time.	Staff Day	—
Thu, Apr 22, 2027	OAS PTADistrict-wide Check the PTA notice for meeting details and agenda.	Event	—
Fri, Apr 23, 2027	Junior Semi-Formal 6:00-10:00District-wide	Event	—
Fri, Apr 23, 2027	CotillionDistrict-wide	Event	—
Tue, Apr 27, 2027	Choir/Jazz Ensemble ConcertDistrict-wide	Event	—
Thu, Apr 29, 2027	All School AwardsDistrict-wide Check the school calendar or announcements for award ceremony details.	Event	—
Mon, May 3, 2027	8th Grade Athletic Open HouseDistrict-wide	Event	—
Tue, May 4, 2027	Orchestra/Band ConcertDistrict-wide	Event	—
Tue, May 11, 2027	PTO MeetingDistrict-wide Check the meeting notice for agenda and location details.	Event	—
Wed, May 12, 2027	All School Academic Award CeremonyDistrict-wide	Event	—
Wed, May 12, 2027	Early Dismissal for Students; Professional Learning for StaffDistrict-wide Check the calendar for student dismissal time.	Staff Day	—
Fri, May 14, 2027	Pasta & Jazz District-wide	Event	—
Sat, May 15, 2027	Senior Prom - Anthony's Ocean ViewDistrict-wide	Event	—
Thu, May 20, 2027	Senior Prom District-wide	Event	—
Thu, May 20, 2027	OAS PTADistrict-wide Check the PTA notice for meeting details and agenda.	Event	—
Tue, May 25, 2027	Senior AwardsDistrict-wide Check the awards ceremony notice for honorees and event details.	Event	—
Wed, May 26, 2027	Senior Scholarship CeremonyDistrict-wide	Event	—
Mon, May 31, 2027	Memorial Day: Schools ClosedDistrict-wide Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.	Holiday	—
Fri, Jun 4, 2027	Early Dismissal for StudentsDistrict-wide	half_day	—
Mon, Jun 7, 2027	Early Dismissal for StudentsDistrict-wide	half_day	—
Tue, Jun 8, 2027	Last Day of School; Early Dismissal for Students and StaffDistrict-wide	Event	—
Thu, Jun 10, 2027	Tent. OAS PTADistrict-wide Check the PTA notice for meeting details and agenda items.	Event	—

Showing 102 events for the 2026-27 school year

Frequently Asked Questions about Orange Avenue School

Orange Avenue School has a total enrollment of 414 students and serves grades Primary. The school is part of the local school district in Milford, CT.