Orefield MS

oms.parklandsd.org/

917 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

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.

917

Total Students

75.1

Full-Time Teachers

12.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Orefield MS
Demographic	Student Count
White	596
Hispanic	187
Black	47
Asian	49
Two or More	37
Pacific Islander	1

White
596 (65.0 %)
Hispanic
187 (20.4 %)
Asian
49 (5.3 %)
Black
47 (5.1 %)
Two or More
37 (4.0 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1 %)

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:	Parkland SD
Phone:	(610)351-5750
Website:	http://oms.parklandsd.org/
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	917
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	75.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.2
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 6 292

Grade 7 316

Grade 8 309