Octorara Middle School (Closed 2012)

228 Highland Rd
Atglen, PA 19310
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Octorara Middle School serves 382 students in grades 7-8. 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 76% (which was equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 76%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 76% (which was higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 73%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 was higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
382 students

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Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers

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School Rankings

This School
State Level (PA)
(10-11)
76%
76%
(10-11)
76%
73%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1

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Hispanic
9%
16%

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Black
6%
14%

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White
85%
60%

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All Ethnic Groups
15%
0.27

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Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
59%

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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
2%

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School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
76% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 76% PA state average), while 76% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 73% PA state average).
How many students attend Octorara Middle School?
382 students attend Octorara Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Octorara Middle School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, and 6% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Octorara Middle School?
Octorara Middle School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Octorara Middle School offer ?
Octorara Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Octorara Middle School part of?
Octorara Middle School is part of Octorara Area School District.

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