Serving 1,034 students in grades 6-8, Orefield Middle School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 47% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 72% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher 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: 6-8
- Enrollment: 1,034 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 37%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in PA
- Math Proficiency: 47% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 72% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 57% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Orefield MS serves the northern part of Orefield, PA, covering an area of approximately 46.6 square miles. Families within this zone typically have a drive of 10-12 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 4.5 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 7.8 miles to the furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Orefield Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Orefield Middle School's student population of 1,034 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 76 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,034 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
76 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Educating for Success, Inspiring Excellence
School Rankings
Orefield Middle School ranks within the top 30% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Orefield Middle School is 0.56, 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
#701 out of 2733 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
72%
55%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
57%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
8%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
20%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Black
4%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
White
63%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)8%
23.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
59%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-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 Orefield Middle School's ranking?
Orefield Middle School is ranked #701 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Orefield Middle School often compared to?
Orefield Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Springhouse Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
47% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 72% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Orefield Middle School?
1,034 students attend Orefield Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Orefield Middle School students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Orefield Middle School?
Orefield Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Orefield Middle School offer ?
Orefield Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Orefield Middle School part of?
Orefield Middle School is part of Parkland School District.
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