OREFIELD MIDDLE SCHOOL
Orefield MS is a Title I public middle school that is part of the Parkland SD school district, located in Orefield, PA with about 945 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. 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 76 teachers, Orefield MS has a student/teacher ratio of about 12:1. 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.
Orefield Middle School, located in Orefield, Pennsylvania, is a prominent educational institution within the Parkland School District. Serving students in grades 6 through 8, the school is recognized for its commitment to academic excellence and its focus on fostering a supportive learning environment that prepares students for the challenges of high school and beyond. The campus is well-integrated into the local community, emphasizing a collaborative approach that involves students, staff, and parents in the educational process.
Beyond its core curriculum, Orefield Middle School offers a diverse range of extracurricular activities, including athletic programs, music ensembles, and various student-led clubs. These opportunities are designed to encourage personal growth, social development, and the exploration of individual interests. By providing a blend of rigorous academics and a vibrant extracurricular culture, the school strives to develop well-rounded individuals who are prepared to contribute positively to their community.
For more information, contact Orefield MS at (610) 351-5750 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Orefield, PA 18069-9701
(610) 351-5750
http://www.parklandsd.org/oms/
OREFIELD MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Orefield, PA with about 945 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Pennsylvania
School Details
- Level:
- Middle School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Parkland SD
- Total Students:
- 945
- Teachers:
- 76
- 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 targeted assistance eligible school-No program
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* 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.
School Demographics for 945 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending OREFIELD MIDDLE SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 74% of the student body.
- White
- 74.2%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 15.3%
- Asian
- 4.6%
- Two or more races
- 4.0%
- Black or African American
- 1.9%
- Female
- 48.7%
- Male
- 51.3%
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.