Serving 279 students in grades 5-6, Octorara Intermediate School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 31% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 5-6
- Enrollment: 279 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 37%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in PA
- Math Proficiency: 31% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 51% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Octorara Intermediate School's attendance zone covers the entire district in Atglen, PA, encompassing approximately 79.8 square miles. The typical drive to the school is 10-12 minutes, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 7.3 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Octorara Intermediate School's student population of 279 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
279 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
School Motto
Empowering Students to Build Successful Futures
School Rankings
Octorara Intermediate School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Octorara Intermediate School is 0.53, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1868 out of 2733 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
55%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
27%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Black
5%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
White
63%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)11.8%
23.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
59%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (22-23)
5%
2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Octorara Intermediate School's ranking?
Octorara Intermediate School is ranked #1868 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Octorara Intermediate School often compared to?
Octorara Intermediate Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Garnet Valley Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
31% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 51% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Octorara Intermediate School?
279 students attend Octorara Intermediate School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Octorara Intermediate School students are White, 27% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Octorara Intermediate School?
Octorara Intermediate School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Octorara Intermediate School offer ?
Octorara Intermediate School offers enrollment in grades 5-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Octorara Intermediate School part of?
Octorara Intermediate School is part of Octorara Area School District.
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