Octorara Intermediate Sch

221 Highland Road
Atglen, PA 19310

www.octorara.k12.pa.us/

305 Students

Middle School 5th - 6th

School Overview

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.

305

Total Students

20.7

Full-Time Teachers

14.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Octorara Intermediate Sch
Demographic	Student Count
White	198
Hispanic	69
Black	20
Two or More	18

White
198 (64.9 %)
Hispanic
69 (22.6 %)
Black
20 (6.6 %)
Two or More
18 (5.9 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Octorara Area SD
Phone:	(610)593-4608
Website:	http://www.octorara.k12.pa.us/
Grade Range:	5th - 6th
Total Students:	305
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	20.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 5 158

Grade 6 147