OCTORARA INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL

Octorara Intermediate Sch is a Title I public middle school that is part of the Octorara Area SD school district, located in Atglen, PA with about 351 students offering grade levels from 5th Grade to 6th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 23 teachers, Octorara Intermediate Sch has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Octorara Intermediate School is a key component of the Octorara Area School District, serving students in grades 3 through 6. Located in the rural community of Atglen, Pennsylvania, the school focuses on creating a transitional academic environment that bridges the gap between primary elementary education and the middle school years. The facility is designed to support the development of fundamental literacy and numeracy skills while fostering a sense of community among its diverse student body.

The school operates under the district’s broader mission to provide a rigorous and comprehensive education that prepares students for future success. In addition to core academics, Octorara Intermediate places a strong emphasis on character development and student engagement, utilizing modern instructional strategies to meet individual learning needs. By maintaining close ties to the local community and providing a variety of extracurricular opportunities, the school aims to cultivate a well-rounded educational experience that encourages both personal growth and academic excellence.

For more information, contact Octorara Intermediate Sch at (610) 593-4608 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

221 Highland Road
Atglen, PA 19310
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OCTORARA INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Atglen, PA with about 351 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Pennsylvania

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Middle School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Octorara Area SD
Total Students:
351
Teachers:
23.9
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
5th Grade
6th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 351 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending OCTORARA INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 77% of the student body.

White
76.9%
Hispanic/Latino
14.5%
Black or African American
4.8%
Two or more races
3.1%
Asian
0.6%

Female
50.1%
Male
49.9%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.