Oley Valley MiddleSchool

3247 Friedensburg Rd
Oley, PA 19547
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 366 students in grades 6-8, Oley Valley MiddleSchool 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 29% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 59% (which is higher 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 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 37% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 366 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 12%
  • : Bottom 50% in PA
  • : 29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 59% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Oley Valley MiddleSchool ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:

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School Overview

Oley Valley MiddleSchool's student population of 366 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
366 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
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School Rankings

Oley Valley MiddleSchool ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,549 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Oley Valley MiddleSchool is 0.22, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (PA)
#1314 out of 2549 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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29%
38%
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59%
55%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
2%
4%
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Hispanic
7%
14%
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Black
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14%
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White
88%
63%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.22
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Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
50%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
2%
2%
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School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Oley Valley MiddleSchool's ranking?
Oley Valley MiddleSchool is ranked #1314 out of 2,549 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Oley Valley MiddleSchool often compared to?
Oley Valley MiddleSchoolis often viewed alongside schools like Fleetwood MiddleSchool, Boyertown Area Ms-west by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Oley Valley MiddleSchool?
366 students attend Oley Valley MiddleSchool.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Oley Valley MiddleSchool students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Oley Valley MiddleSchool?
Oley Valley MiddleSchool has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Oley Valley MiddleSchool offer ?
Oley Valley MiddleSchool offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Oley Valley MiddleSchool part of?
Oley Valley MiddleSchool is part of Oley Valley SD School District.

School Reviews

5   2/28/2012
I enjoyed going to school here very much. Anyone who likes a small town school district where you know most if not all the student in your school. This is the place! :)
- Posted by Student/Alumni - blond
2   5/1/2007
This school is very poorly run. Highly not recommended. Subs all the time.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - stude

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 366 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 12%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 59% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

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