At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available
State avg: 413
972
Total Enrollment
State avg: 70%
37%-33.4pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
12.6:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
6–8
Grade Span
Middle
Level
Overview
Orefield MS is a public middle serving grades 6–8 in Orefield, Pennsylvania. The school enrolls 972 students. It is part of the Parkland SD district.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Pennsylvania state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Smaller-than-average class sizes
12.6:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelMiddle
Grade Span6–8
DistrictParkland SD
County42077
CityOrefield
ZIP18069
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID421851000478
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment972
White65.0%
Hispanic / Latino20.4%
Black / African American5.1%
Asian5.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
Two or More Races4.0%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
White
65.0%
Hispanic
20.4%
Black
5.1%
Asian
5.3%
Two+
4.0%
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.