Photo: Rmckee8 · CC BY-SA 4.0Orange’s public schools score below 76% of Texas districts on tests and graduation
On the state math tests, 27% of Orange’s students scored proficient, below the Texas average (41%). The grade covers the two public school districts serving Orange, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within Texas, not nationally.
From Texas state tests taken in spring 2022, when 100% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Orange’s schools, in brief
Against towns with similar incomes
Among the 768 Texas towns with household incomes within a quarter of Orange’s, its schools beat 19%, lower than their 24% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓
Results trail the state
In spring 2022, 40% of tested students were proficient in reading and 27% in math, against 51% and 41% statewide; 100% of students in the tested grades sat the tests. The grade ↓
Graduation
96% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 90% across Texas. Districts ↓
Spending and class size
Little Cypress-Mauriceville Consolidated Independent spends $12,284 per student and West Orange-Cove Consolidated Independent $13,112, against $12,815 across Texas (FY2024). Neither counts toward the grade. Districts ↓
Choice beyond the district
Tekoa Academy of Accelerated Studies - Orange and Community Christian School (private) are in town. Every school ↓
Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.
What’s behind Orange’s grade
C−: better than 24% of Texas school districts, #527 of 642 Texas towns. Graduation is above the Texas average; test scores are below it.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Orange, with each school’s own grade.
Pre-K in Orange · depends on your address
Little Cypress El
Grades PK–3 · 673 students · 14:1 students per teacher
M B North E C LRN CTR
Grades PK · 308 students · 15:1 students per teacher
Kindergarten in Orange
Little Cypress El
Grades PK–3 · 673 students · 14:1 students per teacher
1st grade in Orange
Little Cypress El
Grades PK–3 · 673 students · 14:1 students per teacher
2nd grade in Orange
Little Cypress El
Grades PK–3 · 673 students · 14:1 students per teacher
3rd grade in Orange
Little Cypress El
Grades PK–3 · 673 students · 14:1 students per teacher
4th grade in Orange
Little Cypress Int
Grades 4–5 · 344 students · 13:1 students per teacher
5th grade in Orange
Little Cypress Int
Grades 4–5 · 344 students · 13:1 students per teacher
6th grade in Orange · depends on your address
Little Cypress J H
Grades 6–8 · 523 students · 15:1 students per teacher
West Orange-Stark Middle
Grades 6–8 · 492 students · 13:1 students per teacher
7th grade in Orange · depends on your address
Little Cypress J H
Grades 6–8 · 523 students · 15:1 students per teacher
West Orange-Stark Middle
Grades 6–8 · 492 students · 13:1 students per teacher
8th grade in Orange · depends on your address
Little Cypress J H
Grades 6–8 · 523 students · 15:1 students per teacher
West Orange-Stark Middle
Grades 6–8 · 492 students · 13:1 students per teacher
9th grade in Orange · depends on your address
Lit Cypr-Mrceville H S
Grades 9–12 · 1,001 students · 14:1 students per teacher
West Orange-Stark H S
Grades 9–12 · 659 students · 11:1 students per teacher
10th grade in Orange · depends on your address
Lit Cypr-Mrceville H S
Grades 9–12 · 1,001 students · 14:1 students per teacher
West Orange-Stark H S
Grades 9–12 · 659 students · 11:1 students per teacher
11th grade in Orange · depends on your address
Lit Cypr-Mrceville H S
Grades 9–12 · 1,001 students · 14:1 students per teacher
West Orange-Stark H S
Grades 9–12 · 659 students · 11:1 students per teacher
12th grade in Orange · depends on your address
Lit Cypr-Mrceville H S
Grades 9–12 · 1,001 students · 14:1 students per teacher
West Orange-Stark H S
Grades 9–12 · 659 students · 11:1 students per teacher
Orange runs its own schools through grade 12 (Little Cypress-Mauriceville Consolidated Independent School District). From grade PK, students attend the West Orange-Cove Consolidated Independent School District, shared with Pinehurst and West Orange. Its high school is in Orange. Parts of Orange (8% and 7% of its land) are served by Bridge City Independent and Orangefield Independent instead. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.
Two districts serve Orange
Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.
Well below the state in reading
Orange vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the Texas towns that share Orange’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| Orange | C− | Little Cypress-Mauriceville Consolidated Independent PK–12 · West Orange-Cove Consolidated Independent PK–12 |
| West Orange | D | West Orange-Cove Consolidated Independent |
| Bridge City | B+ | Bridge City Independent |
Every school in Orange
9 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with Texas’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).
Questions about Orange’s schools
Are Orange’s schools good?
On Texas’s tests they score below most of the state: the public schools Orange children attend score below 76% of Texas’s school districts on tests and graduation, a C− Schools grade, #527 of 642 Texas towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 19%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Orange in?
Two districts: Little Cypress-Mauriceville Consolidated Independent School District runs grades PK–12, and West Orange-Cove Consolidated Independent School District runs grades PK–12, shared with Pinehurst and West Orange.
Where do Orange kids go to high school?
One of 2 high schools, depending on your address: Lit Cypr-Mrceville H S and West Orange-Stark H S.
What is Orange’s graduation rate?
96% of the class of 2023 in Little Cypress-Mauriceville Consolidated Independent School District graduated in four years, against 90% across Texas.
How much does Orange spend per student?
$12,284 in Little Cypress-Mauriceville Consolidated Independent School District and $13,112 in West Orange-Cove Consolidated Independent School District (FY2024), against $12,815 across Texas. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Are there private schools in Orange?
Yes: Community Christian School (religious, grades K–12, 67 students). Orange also has 1 charter school, free and open by application.
Parents talk
What Orange families are saying about school.
Looking for colleges? Colleges near Orange → They have their own page.
School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within Texas. Stars are from neighbors.