Serving 487 students in grades 5-8, Orrville Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 68% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 68% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 60%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Ohio state average of 33% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 5-8
- Enrollment: 487 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 29%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in OH
- Math Proficiency: 68% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 68% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 76% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
School Overview
Orrville Middle School's student population of 487 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
Total Students
487 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Orrville Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,241 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Orrville Middle School is 0.47, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#979 out of 3241 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
60%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
76%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
15%
7%
Black
5%
17%
White
71%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Orrville Middle School's ranking?
Orrville Middle School is ranked #979 out of 3,241 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Ohio.
What schools are Orrville Middle School often compared to?
Orrville Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Orrville Elementary School, Orrville High School, John R Lea Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
68% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% OH state average), while 68% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% OH state average).
How many students attend Orrville Middle School?
487 students attend Orrville Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Orrville Middle School students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Orrville Middle School?
Orrville Middle School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Orrville Middle School offer ?
Orrville Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8
What school district is Orrville Middle School part of?
Orrville Middle School is part of Orrville City School District.
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