Orchard Valley Middle School

Summary:

Orchard Valley Middle School is a public middle school located in Sewell, New Jersey, serving grades 6-8 with a student population of 489. The school is part of the Washington Township School District, which is ranked 327 out of 615 districts in New Jersey and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

While Orchard Valley Middle School has a higher percentage of White students compared to surrounding schools, it faces some challenges. The school has seen a steady increase in chronic absenteeism, and its test scores, particularly in mathematics, are generally lower than state and district averages. However, the school stands out for its high proficiency rates in Algebra I, with 78.3% of 8th-grade students scoring proficient or better, significantly higher than the state average of 66%. When compared to nearby middle schools, such as Chestnut Ridge Middle School and Bunker Hill Middle School, Orchard Valley Middle School generally performs on par or slightly below its counterparts in the Washington Township School District.

To improve, Orchard Valley Middle School may need to focus on addressing achievement gaps, improving overall academic outcomes, and exploring best practices from its higher-performing counterparts in the region. The school's declining statewide ranking and significant differences in performance across student subgroups suggest that the school may need to prioritize addressing these areas to better serve its diverse student population.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 238 Pitman Downer Rd
       Sewell, NJ  08080-2118


(856) 582-5353

District: Washington Township School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
375th of 748 New Jersey Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,287 Help


Students who attend Orchard Valley Middle School usually attend:

High:    Washington Township High School

Feeder schools for Orchard Valley Middle School:

Elementary:    Bells Elementary School
    Thomas Jefferson Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  9.6 Help
Number of students:  489

Racial breakdown:

White:
70.6%
African American:
11.2%
Hispanic:
8.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  23.7% Help


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Compare Details Orchard Valley Middle School ranks worse than 50.1% of middle schools in New Jersey. It also ranks last among 3 ranked middle schools in the Washington Township School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 46.35. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Orchard Valley Middle School has the smallest middle school student body size in the Washington Township School District. Racial makeup is: White (70.6%), African American (11.2%), Hispanic (8.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 23.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Washington Township School District. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Orchard Valley Middle School is 9.6, which is the lowest among 3 middle schools in the Washington Township School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Orchard Valley Middle School is $13,287, which is the highest among 3 middle schools in the Washington Township School District!
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Orchard Valley Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Orchard Valley Middle School 375th of 748 New Jersey public middle schools. (See Orchard Valley Middle School in the ranking list.)

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Washington Township School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Washington Township School District 327th of 615 New Jersey school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Orchard Valley Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Orchard Valley Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 60.18 305th 574 46.9%
2004 56.08 339th 588 42.3%
2005 58.59 334th 599 44.2%
2006 64.60 302nd 615 50.9%
2007 63.21 301st 631 52.3%
2008 57.55 354th 640 44.7%
2009 58.00 356th 664 46.4%
2010 58.04 364th 677 46.2%
2011 57.65 359th 684 47.5%
2012 63.15 311th 677 54.1%
2013 63.39 304th 704 56.8%
2014 70.13 246th 717 65.7%
2015 48.56 363rd 713 49.1%
2016 43.00 418th 713 41.4%
2017 44.01 404th 712 43.3%
2018 36.69 476th 716 33.5%
2019 31.52 517th 745 30.6%
2021 47.35 305th 652 53.2%
2022 46.58 370th 745 50.3%
2023 46.35 375th 748 49.9%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Orchard Valley Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 50.32 197th 471 58.2%
2019 28.96 352nd 492 28.5%
2021 53.35 147th 401 63.3%
2022 30.68 366th 535 31.6%
2023 36.17 299th 505 40.8%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Orchard Valley Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 30.40 381st 522 27.0%
2019 28.44 392nd 541 27.5%
2021 62.12 97th 467 79.2%
2022 49.79 221st 549 59.7%
2023 48.40 249th 568 56.2%
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Rank History for Female students at Orchard Valley Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 35.28 463rd 680 31.9%
2019 37.98 461st 703 34.4%
2021 41.51 328th 625 47.5%
2022 53.58 304th 726 58.1%
2023 36.13 435th 720 39.6%
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Rank History for Male students at Orchard Valley Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 36.98 436th 675 35.4%
2019 24.52 540th 697 22.5%
2021 53.46 253rd 635 60.2%
2022 55.17 281st 730 61.5%
2023 36.14 439th 718 38.9%
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Rank History for African American students at Orchard Valley Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 40.36 189th 326 42.0%
2019 38.02 201st 326 38.3%
2022 57.99 106th 356 70.2%
2023 43.32 184th 361 49.0%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Orchard Valley Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 15.54 451st 504 10.5%
2021 8.53 480th 480 0.0%
2022 42.70 313th 591 47.0%
2023 45.85 278th 587 52.6%
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Rank History for White students at Orchard Valley Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 17.66 453rd 497 8.9%
2019 13.96 459th 504 8.9%
2021 37.60 273rd 435 37.2%
2022 34.70 338th 512 34.0%
2023 31.05 360th 509 29.3%
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Data source: test scores: New Jersey Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: New Jersey Department of Education

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by a student
Tuesday, February 18, 2020

Open Quote I was sexually harassed at this school. I wasn’t the only one to make a complaint about this person to the principal and vice principal. It happened more than once and they did nothing about it. They moved his locker away from mine and moved his homeroom, that was it. There was no internal suspension for him, there was no detention for him, and there was was no suspension for him. I hated this school. Thank god I switched to private school. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Orchard Valley Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1991 861 69 23 9 0 n/a n/a 0 962
1992 899 59 29 13 0 n/a n/a 0 1000
1993 932 57 23 13 0 n/a n/a 0 1025
1994 991 66 31 14 0 n/a n/a 0 1102
1995 983 68 36 10 1 n/a n/a 0 1098
1996 983 68 36 10 1 n/a n/a 0 1098
1998 678 47 17 9 0 n/a n/a 0 751
1999 686 42 19 12 0 n/a n/a 0 759
2000 691 54 19 12 0 n/a n/a 0 776
2001 705 48 20 10 0 n/a n/a 0 783
2002 702 48 31 15 0 n/a n/a 0 796
2003 702 48 31 15 0 n/a n/a 0 796
2004 683 55 18 21 0 n/a n/a 0 777
2005 622 66 20 21 0 n/a n/a 0 729
2006 600 74 31 20 0 n/a n/a 0 725
2007 619 66 41 19 1 n/a n/a 0 746
2008 616 68 40 17 1 n/a n/a 0 742
2009 570 82 31 22 1 0 0 0 706
2010 535 81 32 23 0 0 0 0 671
2012 461 65 40 31 0 0 10 0 607
2013 459 77 38 27 0 0 9 0 610
2014 473 66 24 33 0 0 7 0 603
2015 453 68 28 26 0 1 12 0 588
2016 441 72 23 26 0 1 19 0 582
2017 411 48 18 32 0 1 16 0 526
2018 409 56 21 38 0 0 20 0 544
2019 404 50 15 23 0 0 23 0 515
2020 415 45 15 28 0 0 21 0 524
2021 386 50 24 36 0 0 17 0 513
2022 354 57 25 48 0 0 14 0 498
2023 345 55 22 43 0 0 23 1 489

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Orchard Valley Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 962 65.0 14.8 2.8
1992 1000 68.0 14.7 3.9
1993 1025 67.0 15.3 4
1994 1102 70.0 15.7 5.4
1995 1098 75.5 14.5 5.4
1996 1098 75.5 14.5 5.4
1998 751 55.5 13.5 7.5
1999 759 54.5 13.9 5.3
2000 776 58.5 13.3 11
2001 783 58.7 13.3 10.1
2002 796 67.5 11.8 8.9
2003 796 67.5 11.8 8.9
2004 777 70.5 11.0 13
2005 729 71.0 10.3 n/a
2006 725 71.5 10.1 16.6
2007 746 72.0 10.4 14.9
2008 742 56.0 13.3 17.1
2009 706 66.1 8.9 18.8
2010 671 57.0 11.7 21.8
2012 607 59.0 10.2 24.5
2013 610 66.8 9.1 25.6
2014 603 66.5 9.0 27.9
2015 588 65.0 9.0 30.1
2016 582 67.0 8.6 30.8
2017 526 57.7 9.1 32.5
2018 544 58.3 9.3 29.4
2019 515 55.2 9.3 22.7
2020 524 51.3 10.2 24.8
2021 513 52.1 9.8 23.4
2022 498 52.5 9.4 21.1
2023 489 50.6 9.6 23.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Orchard Valley Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 962 65.0 14.8 2.8
1992 1000 68.0 14.7 3.9
1993 1025 67.0 15.3 4
1994 1102 70.0 15.7 5.4
1995 1098 75.5 14.5 5.4
1996 1098 75.5 14.5 5.4
1998 751 55.5 13.5 7.5
1999 759 54.5 13.9 5.3
2000 776 58.5 13.3 11
2001 783 58.7 13.3 10.1
2002 796 67.5 11.8 8.9
2003 796 67.5 11.8 8.9
2004 777 70.5 11.0 13
2005 729 71.0 10.3 n/a
2006 725 71.5 10.1 16.6
2007 746 72.0 10.4 14.9
2008 742 56.0 13.3 17.1
2009 706 66.1 8.9 18.8
2010 671 57.0 11.7 21.8
2012 607 59.0 10.2 24.5
2013 610 66.8 9.1 25.6
2014 603 66.5 9.0 27.9
2015 588 65.0 9.0 30.1
2016 582 67.0 8.6 30.8
2017 526 57.7 9.1 32.5
2018 544 58.3 9.3 29.4
2019 515 55.2 9.3 22.7
2020 524 51.3 10.2 24.8
2021 513 52.1 9.8 23.4
2022 498 52.5 9.4 21.1
2023 489 50.6 9.6 23.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Orchard Valley Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $729 (5.5%) $12,558 (94.5%) $13,287

Data source: New Jersey Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Orchard Valley Middle School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 517th of 745 Middle schoolsRanks 375th of 748 Middle schools
 19.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Orchard Valley Middle School)53.352.6
 0.7%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Washington Township School District)50.456.8
 6.4%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)56.149
 7.1%
6th Grade Mathematics (Orchard Valley Middle School)23.829.9
 6.1%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Washington Township School District)30.431.3
 0.9%
   6th Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)40.634.3
 6.3%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Orchard Valley Middle School)49.754.7
 5%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Washington Township School District)57.458.7
 1.3%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)62.855.7
 7.1%
7th Grade Mathematics (Orchard Valley Middle School)36.933.1
 3.8%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Washington Township School District)42.731.2
 11.5%
   7th Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)42.133.8
 8.3%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Orchard Valley Middle School)34.647.2
 12.6%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Washington Township School District)50.246.5
 3.7%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)62.955.3
 7.6%
8th Grade Mathematics (Orchard Valley Middle School)13.67.9
 5.7%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Washington Township School District)21.911.8
 10.1%
   8th Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)29.317.8
 11.5%
8th Grade Algebra I (Orchard Valley Middle School)89.278.3
 10.9%
   8th Grade Algebra I (Washington Township School District)89.979.4
 10.5%
   8th Grade Algebra I (New Jersey)75.166
 9.1%
End of Course Algebra I (Orchard Valley Middle School)89.478.3
 11.1%
   End of Course Algebra I (Washington Township School District)38.531.8
 6.7%
   End of Course Algebra I (New Jersey)43.335.1
 8.2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students515489
 5%
African American5055
 10%
American Indian00
Asian1522
 46.7%
Hispanic2343
 87%
Pacific Islander00
White404345
 14.6%
Two or More Races2323
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients22.7%23.7%
 1%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Orchard Valley Middle School

In the 2022-23 school year, 489 students attended Orchard Valley Middle School.

Orchard Valley Middle School ranks 375th of 748 New Jersey middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students at Orchard Valley Middle School are 71% White, 11% African American, 9% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 4% Asian.

Students who attend Orchard Valley Middle School usually go on to attend Washington Township High School


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