Serving 520 students in grades 6-8, Orange Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 38% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 55% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 520 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 36%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 38% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 49% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Orange Middle School's student population of 520 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
520 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Orange Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,568 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Orange Middle School is 0.55, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1235 out of 2568 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
15%
20%
Black
14%
25%
White
64%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Orange Middle School's ranking?
Orange Middle School is ranked #1235 out of 2,568 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Orange Middle School often compared to?
Orange Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like A L Stanback Middle School, Gravelly Hill Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
38% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% NC state average), while 49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NC state average).
How many students attend Orange Middle School?
520 students attend Orange Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Orange Middle School students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Orange Middle School?
Orange Middle School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Orange Middle School offer ?
Orange Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Orange Middle School part of?
Orange Middle School is part of Orange County Schools School District.
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