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Orion Middle School

PublicRegularGrades 6–8
Orion, Illinois · Orion CUSD 223
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students244
Student:Teacher14.4:1
Free/Reduced Lunch19%
Title INo
Orion
OverviewEnrollmentDemographicsPerformanceAttendanceBehaviourWorkforce

Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 378
244
Total Enrollment
State avg: 53%
19%-34.1pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
14.4:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
6–8
Grade Span
Middle
Level

Overview

Orion Middle School is a public middle serving grades 6–8 in Orion, Illinois. The school enrolls 244 students. It is part of the Orion CUSD 223 district.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Strengths & Things to Consider

Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Illinois state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.

Strengths

Serves a relatively affluent student body
19% free/reduced-lunch eligibility (below 53% state average)

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelMiddle
Grade Span6–8
DistrictOrion CUSD 223
County17073
CityOrion
ZIP61273
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID173020003121

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment244
White0.0%
Hispanic / Latino3.7%
Black / African American0.5%
Asian0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native91.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races3.7%

Race / Ethnicity Distribution

White
0.0%
Hispanic
3.7%
Black
0.5%
Asian
0.5%
Two+
3.7%
Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Equity & Title I

In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.

FRL %19%
State Avg53%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)