Serving 1,063 students in grades 7-9, Orion Jr High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Utah for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 36% (which is lower than the Utah state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 37% (which is lower than the Utah state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the Utah state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Utah state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 7-9
- Enrollment: 1,063 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 18%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in UT
- Math Proficiency: 36% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 37% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 46% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
School Overview
Orion Jr High School's student population of 1,063 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 46 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-9
Total Students
1,063 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Orion Jr High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 975 schools in Utah (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Orion Jr High School is 0.31, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.46. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#609 out of 975 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)36%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)37%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)46%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
14%
20%
Black
n/a
1%
White
82%
71%
Hawaiian
n/a
2%
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
23%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Orion Jr High School's ranking?
Orion Jr High School is ranked #609 out of 975 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Utah.
What schools are Orion Jr High School often compared to?
Orion Jr High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like North Ogden Jr High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
36% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% UT state average), while 37% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% UT state average).
How many students attend Orion Jr High School?
1,063 students attend Orion Jr High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Orion Jr High School students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Orion Jr High School?
Orion Jr High School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the Utah state average of 22:1.
What grades does Orion Jr High School offer ?
Orion Jr High School offers enrollment in grades 7-9
What school district is Orion Jr High School part of?
Orion Jr High School is part of Weber School District.
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