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 39% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
382 students
This chart displays total students of Octorara Middle School by year, with the latest 2010-11 school year data.
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
This chart displays the total teachers of Octorara Middle School by year, with the latest 2010-11 school year data.
Students by Grade
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School Rankings

This School
State Level (PA)
(10-11)
76%
76%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Octorara Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2010-11 school year data.
(10-11)
76%
73%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Octorara Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2010-11 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Octorara Middle School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2010-11 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
9%
15%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Octorara Middle School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2010-11 school year data.
Black
6%
14%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Octorara Middle School and the percentage of Black public school students in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2010-11 school year data.
White
85%
61%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Octorara Middle School and the percentage of White public school students in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2010-11 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Octorara Middle School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Pennsylvania.
0.27
This chart displays the diversity score of Octorara Middle School and the public school average diversity score of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2010-11 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
60%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Octorara Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2010-11 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
2%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Octorara Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2010-11 school year data.
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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