Orefield Middle School

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Orefield Middle School

Public Middle School | Grade 6-8
2675 Pa Route 309,  Orefield, PA
Parkland School District
3.0
3.7
1,034 Students
A
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Math Proficiency
53%
Reading Proficiency
65%

Niche Grade

A
Academics
A
Teachers
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Academics
Reading Proficiency
65%
Math Proficiency
53%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Teachers
76
Full Time Teachers
76
Teachers in First or Second Year
1.4%

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
25.1%
State Average
16.6%
Science
30.8%
State Average
29.5%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
318:1

Student Diversity

Female
50.7%
Male
49.3%
White
65%
Hispanic
20.4%
Asian or Pacific Islander
5.3%
Black
5.1%
Two or more races
4%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.0 3 Reviews
3.0 Niche User
12/13/2015
Of course there were a few exceptions, but overall the teachers and staff were incredibly inconsiderate. Coursework was challenging but beneficial. Homework was excessive, though. Also many opportunities in extracurricular activities, especially the arts.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.7 6 Reviews
1.0 student
6/4/2025
I hated the kids, specifically my 7th grade year, the teachers and staff did nothing to help.
5.0 parent
5/13/2025
One of the best middle schools, great community in Parkland School District
1.0 other
5/13/2021
Not a good school to learn at.
5.0 parent
9/30/2017
I love this school. I only hope they have more people working there that speak spanish for the latino parents.

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Orefield Middle School is a public school for students in grades 6-8 in Orefield, PA, in the South Whitehall neighborhood, and is served by the Parkland School District in Pennsylvania. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 1,034 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 14:1. Academic records show that 53% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 65% are proficient in reading. Orefield Middle School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A and a GreatSchools Rating of 7 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $457,663. Discover additional schools in the area, like Parkland High School, Lehigh Valley Christian High School, Springhouse Middle School, and more. Learn more about what Orefield has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Orefield Middle School.

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