Serving 529 students in grades 6-8, Orchard Valley Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 529 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 31%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 30% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 53% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Orchard Valley Middle School serves the southwest part of Sewell, NJ, covering an area of approximately 6.4 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 3.9 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Orchard Valley Middle School's student population of 529 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 50 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
529 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
50 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Orchard Valley Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,184 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Orchard Valley Middle School is 0.49, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1184 out of 2184 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
23%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
4%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
15%
35%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Black
11%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
White
69%
37%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)16.5%
16.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
38%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Orchard Valley Middle School's ranking?
Orchard Valley Middle School is ranked #1184 out of 2,184 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Orchard Valley Middle School often compared to?
Orchard Valley Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Chestnut Ridge Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% NJ state average), while 53% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Orchard Valley Middle School?
529 students attend Orchard Valley Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Orchard Valley Middle School students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Black, 4% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Orchard Valley Middle School?
Orchard Valley Middle School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Orchard Valley Middle School offer ?
Orchard Valley Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Orchard Valley Middle School part of?
Orchard Valley Middle School is part of Washington Township School District.
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