Summary:
The city of Harrisville, Utah has only one public middle school, Orion Junior High, which serves grades 7-9 with a total enrollment of 1,063 students. Orion Junior High's academic performance on RISE and Utah Aspire Plus assessments has been mixed, with some subject areas exceeding Weber District and Utah state averages, while others fall below. The school's statewide ranking has fluctuated in recent years, ranging from 90th out of 216 schools in 2022-2023 to 125th out of 210 schools in 2023-2024, and its SchoolDigger rating has also varied between 3 and 2 out of 5 stars.
Orion Junior High has a relatively low percentage of students (18.81%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a lower proportion of students from low-income backgrounds. The school's per-student spending for the 2018-2019 school year was $7,627, and the student-teacher ratio for the 2022-2023 school year was 22.9, slightly higher than the national average.
While Orion Junior High has some areas of strength, the analysis suggests that the school may have room for improvement in ensuring more consistent and equitable academic outcomes for its students. Understanding the factors behind the school's performance fluctuations and optimizing resource allocation could help address these challenges and support the success of all students at Orion Junior High.
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