Serving 1,000 students in grades 7-9, Orion Jr High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Utah for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 42% (which is higher than the Utah state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 37% (which is lower than the Utah state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the Utah state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Utah state average of 31% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 7-9
- Enrollment: 1,000 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 21%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in UT
- Math Proficiency: 42% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 37% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 46% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Orion Jr High serves the northwest part of Ogden, UT, covering an area of approximately 14.7 square miles. Most students can expect a typical drive of 5-10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 4.2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
School Overview
Orion Jr High School's student population of 1,000 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 44 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-9
Total Students
1,000 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
Showing 2012–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2003
School Calendar
Campus Size
10 acres
School Motto
Empowering Students To Succeed!
School Rankings
Orion Jr High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 957 schools in Utah (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Orion Jr High School is 0.35, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.48. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#521 out of 957 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
40%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)37%
43%
Showing 2011–2021. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)46%
45%
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
21:1
Showing 2012–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
17%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
1%
White
79%
69%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)37.2%
26.5%
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
23%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Orion Jr High School's ranking?
Orion Jr High School is ranked #521 out of 957 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Utah.
What schools are Orion Jr High School often compared to?
Orion Jr High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like North Ogden Jr High School, Wahlquist Jr High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
42% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% UT state average), while 37% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% UT state average).
How many students attend Orion Jr High School?
1,000 students attend Orion Jr High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Orion Jr High School students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Orion Jr High School?
Orion Jr High School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the Utah state average of 21:1.
What grades does Orion Jr High School offer ?
Orion Jr High School offers enrollment in grades 7-9
What school district is Orion Jr High School part of?
Orion Jr High School is part of Weber School District.
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