Serving 489 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 26% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 36%). 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 10:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 489 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 29%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 26% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 53% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Orchard Valley Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Orchard Valley Middle School's student population of 489 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 51 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
489 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
51 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Orchard Valley Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,201 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Orchard Valley Middle School is 0.48, 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
#1226 out of 2201 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
23%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
10%
Hispanic
9%
33%
Black
11%
15%
White
71%
39%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
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 #1226 out of 2,201 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?
26% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% 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?
489 students attend Orchard Valley Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Orchard Valley Middle School students are White, 11% of students are Black, 9% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Orchard Valley Middle School?
Orchard Valley Middle School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than 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
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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