Orion Junior High

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Orion Junior High ranks 125 th of 210 Utah middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Orion Junior High is a public middle school located in Harrisville, Utah, serving grades 7-9 with a total enrollment of 1,063 students. The school is part of the Weber District, which is ranked 60 out of 98 districts in Utah and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Orion Junior High generally outperforms the nearby schools in the Weber District, such as T.H. Bell Junior High and Roy Junior High, in terms of academic performance and school ranking. The school's academic performance, as measured by the percentage of students proficient or better in RISE/Utah Aspire Plus assessments, is generally higher than the Weber District and state averages across most grade levels and subject areas. For example, in 2023-2024, 53.8% of 8th-grade students at Orion Junior High were proficient or better in RISE Science, compared to the Weber District average of 38.7% and the state average of 49%.

Orion Junior High has a relatively low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, with 18.81% in the 2022-2023 school year, which is lower than the nearby schools. The school's ranking has fluctuated over the years, ranging from 53rd out of 210 Utah middle schools in 2014-2015 (4-star rating) to 125th out of 210 in 2023-2024 (2-star rating). This suggests that the school's performance is not static and may be influenced by various factors, such as changes in student demographics, curriculum, or teaching practices.

Detail:

Public 7-9

370 W 2000 N
Harrisville, UT 84414

(801) 452-4700

District: Weber District

SchoolDigger Rank:
125^th of 210 Utah Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $7,627

Students who attend Orion Junior High usually attend:

High:

Weber High

Feeder schools for Orion Junior High:

Elementary:	Lomond View School
	Majestic School
	Orchard Springs
	Pioneer School

Student/teacher ratio: 20.7

Number of students: 1,006

Racial breakdown:

White:

81.8%

Hispanic:

13.6%

Two or more races:

2.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 24.1%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Orion Junior High ranks worse than 59.5% of middle schools in Utah. It also ranks 3^rd among 9 ranked middle schools in the Weber District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 43.67. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a 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

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (81.8%), Hispanic (13.6%), two or more races (2%). (See more...)

Compare Details 24.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Orion Junior High is 20.7. 5 middle schools in the Weber District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Orion Junior High employs 48.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Orion Junior High is $7,627. 7 middle schools in the Weber District spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Orion Junior High:

SchoolDigger ranks Orion Junior High 125^th of 210 Utah public middle schools. (See Orion Junior High in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Hispanic students:

White students:

Weber District:

SchoolDigger ranks Weber District 60^th of 98 Utah school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Orion Junior High

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Rank History for all students at Orion Junior High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	UT State Percentile
2008	66.99	57^th	200	71.5%
2009	70.77	45^th	205	78.0%
2010	64.64	63^rd	201	68.7%
2011	60.97	99^th	222	55.4%
2012	58.70	128^th	238	46.2%
2013	54.71	144^th	243	40.7%
2014	65.29	63^rd	185	65.9%
2015	71.22	53^rd	210	74.8%
2016	63.12	78^th	209	62.7%
2017	58.63	87^th	206	57.8%
2018	38.09	113^th	172	34.3%
2019	33.21	158^th	222	28.8%
2021	46.78	115^th	213	46.0%
2022	50.97	105^th	209	49.8%
2023	55.46	90^th	216	58.3%
2024	43.67	125^th	210	40.5%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Orion Junior High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	UT State Percentile
2022	53.59	60^th	133	54.9%
2023	48.15	70^th	138	49.3%
2024	25.27	112^th	141	20.6%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Orion Junior High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	UT State Percentile
2022	62.17	30^th	100	70.0%
2023	56.66	37^th	99	62.6%
2024	39.86	66^th	106	37.7%

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Rank History for White students at Orion Junior High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	UT State Percentile
2022	41.82	119^th	191	37.7%
2023	48.40	96^th	191	49.7%
2024	37.93	121^st	183	33.9%

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Data source: test scores: Utah State Board 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.

Data source: Utah State Board of Education

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Enrollment information for Orion Junior High

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2004	724	6	7	24	2	n/a	n/a	1	764
2005	695	3	6	20	2	n/a	n/a	0	726
2006	686	2	11	33	4	n/a	n/a	0	736
2007	688	5	10	38	3	n/a	n/a	0	744
2008	738	9	13	48	5	n/a	n/a	6	819
2009	748	9	12	47	6	n/a	n/a	5	827
2010	777	11	10	44	7	n/a	n/a	22	871
2011	816	5	9	61	6	6	0	0	903
2012	831	2	9	81	8	4	19	0	954
2013	816	2	8	82	6	6	33	0	953
2014	821	2	10	87	4	6	26	0	956
2015	844	3	8	86	4	5	21	0	971
2016	829	4	6	91	3	2	22	0	957
2017	873	5	5	91	4	2	29	0	1009
2018	913	4	5	122	3	5	33	0	1085
2019	871	3	6	130	4	5	34	0	1053
2020	865	2	12	124	3	2	38	0	1046
2021	888	8	17	126	2	2	27	0	1070
2022	933	7	18	135	2	3	18	0	1116
2023	875	2	18	146	3	1	18	0	1063
2024	823	6	14	137	4	2	20	0	1006

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 Orion Junior High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2004	764	30.9	24.7	17
2005	726	32.2	22.5	18.5
2006	736	38.0	19.4	17.3
2007	744	32.8	22.7	0.5
2008	819	35.5	23.1	20.8
2009	827	13.0	21.4	21.3
2010	871	34.6	25.1	29.7
2011	903	36.0	25.0	27
2012	954	40.5	23.5	37.6
2013	953	39.3	24.2	48.2
2014	956	40.4	23.6	28.8
2015	971	n/a	n/a	26.5
2016	957	n/a	n/a	25
2017	1009	40.4	24.9	26.2
2018	1085	n/a	n/a	24.6
2019	1053	47.8	22.0	25.6
2020	1046	46.6	22.4	25.6
2021	1070	n/a	n/a	20.8
2022	1116	44.2	25.2	22
2023	1063	46.2	22.9	18.8
2024	1006	48.5	20.7	24.1

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 Orion Junior High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2004	764	30.9	24.7	17
2005	726	32.2	22.5	18.5
2006	736	38.0	19.4	17.3
2007	744	32.8	22.7	0.5
2008	819	35.5	23.1	20.8
2009	827	13.0	21.4	21.3
2010	871	34.6	25.1	29.7
2011	903	36.0	25.0	27
2012	954	40.5	23.5	37.6
2013	953	39.3	24.2	48.2
2014	956	40.4	23.6	28.8
2015	971	n/a	n/a	26.5
2016	957	n/a	n/a	25
2017	1009	40.4	24.9	26.2
2018	1085	n/a	n/a	24.6
2019	1053	47.8	22.0	25.6
2020	1046	46.6	22.4	25.6
2021	1070	n/a	n/a	20.8
2022	1116	44.2	25.2	22
2023	1063	46.2	22.9	18.8
2024	1006	48.5	20.7	24.1

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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Orion Junior High

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$381 (5.0%)	$7,246 (95.0%)	$7,627

Data source: Utah Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Orion Junior High

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 158^th of 222 Middle schools	Ranks 90^th of 216 Middle schools	29.5%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
7th Grade English Language Arts (Orion Junior High)	39	43.3	4.3%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Weber District)	34.5	34	0.5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Utah)	44.1	41.4	2.7%
7th Grade Mathematics (Orion Junior High)	42.9	50.4	7.5%
7th Grade Mathematics (Weber District)	38.8	40	1.2%
7th Grade Mathematics (Utah)	45.2	44.9	0.3%
7th Grade Science (Orion Junior High)	32.7	49.2	16.5%
7th Grade Science (Weber District)	31.8	36.6	4.8%
7th Grade Science (Utah)	44.5	45.5	1%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Orion Junior High)	37.3	43.4	6.1%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Weber District)	30.9	30.3	0.6%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Utah)	43.3	41.8	1.5%
8th Grade Mathematics (Orion Junior High)	34.2	31.1	3.1%
8th Grade Mathematics (Weber District)	29.6	29.3	0.3%
8th Grade Mathematics (Utah)	42.7	38.2	4.5%
8th Grade Science (Orion Junior High)	37.7	48.4	10.7%
8th Grade Science (Weber District)	35.3	35.1	0.2%
8th Grade Science (Utah)	49.2	48.5	0.7%
9th Grade English Language Arts (Orion Junior High)	40.6	50	9.4%
9th Grade English Language Arts (Weber District)	42.8	38.7	4.1%
9th Grade English Language Arts (Utah)	48.2	44	4.2%
9th Grade Mathematics (Orion Junior High)	45.1	43.6	1.5%
9th Grade Mathematics (Weber District)	40.7	33.5	7.2%
9th Grade Mathematics (Utah)	43.6	32.8	10.8%
9th Grade Science (Orion Junior High)	37.8	40.4	2.6%
9th Grade Science (Weber District)	30.3	37.1	6.8%
9th Grade Science (Utah)	36.2	38.1	1.9%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	1053	1063	0.9%
African American	3	2	33.3%
American Indian	4	3	25%
Asian	6	18	200%
Hispanic	130	146	12.3%
Pacific Islander	5	1	80%
White	871	875	0.5%
Two or More Races	34	18	47.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	25.6%	18.8%	6.8%

Schools Near Orion Junior High

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				Utah Aspire Plus English Language Arts (2024)	Utah Aspire Plus Mathematics (2024)	Utah Aspire Plus Science (2024)	RISE English Language Arts (2024)		RISE Mathematics (2024)		RISE Science (2024)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Utah Aspire Plus English Language Arts 9th Grade	Utah Aspire Plus Mathematics 9th Grade	Utah Aspire Plus Science 9th Grade	RISE English Language Arts 7th Grade	RISE English Language Arts 8th Grade	RISE Mathematics 7th Grade	RISE Mathematics 8th Grade	RISE Science 7th Grade	RISE Science 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Orion Junior High	Public	7-9	370 W 2000 N	Harrisville	84414	Weber County	Weber District	No	No	No	No	(801) 452-4700	1,006	49	20.7	24.1%	823 (81.8%)	6 (0.6%)	137 (13.6%)	14 (1.4%)	4 (0.4%)	2 (0.2%)	20 (2.0%)	43.7	125^th of 210 public middle schools	40.5%		55.5	90^th of 216 public middle schools	58.3%	35	42.5	39.3	45.2	33.6	47.0	39.9	32.1	36.6	53.8	$7,627	$381	$7,246
North Ogden Junior High	Public	7-9	575 E 2900 N	Ogden	84414	Weber County	Weber District	No	No	No	No	(801) 452-4800	899	44	20.3	25.1%	759 (84.4%)	6 (0.7%)	102 (11.3%)	10 (1.1%)	2 (0.2%)	1 (0.1%)	19 (2.1%)	40.1	135^th of 210 public middle schools	35.7%		35.8	151^st of 216 public middle schools	30.1%	16	49.0	45.1	53.4	36.7	37.4	46.8	34.9	38.8	42.5	$8,112	$376	$7,736
Wahlquist Junior High	Public	7-9	2656 N 2400 W	Farr West	84404	Weber County	Weber District	No	No	No	No	(801) 452-4640	1,232	52	23.7	14.1%	1,120 (90.9%)	8 (0.6%)	74 (6.0%)	2 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (0.6%)	21 (1.7%)	48.4	109^th of 210 public middle schools	48.1%		37.3	149^th of 216 public middle schools	31.0%	40	45.1	47.0	52.3	43.2	39.4	53.8	34.4	43.7	42.4	$7,453	$394	$7,060
Highland Junior High	Public	7-9	325 Gramercy Ave	Ogden	84404	Weber County	Ogden City District	No	No	No	Yes	(801) 737-7700	665	37	17.8	68.3%	200 (30.1%)	16 (2.4%)	420 (63.2%)	2 (0.3%)	5 (0.8%)	2 (0.3%)	20 (3.0%)	1.4	209^th of 210 public middle schools	0.5%		1.7	215^th of 216 public middle schools	0.5%	6	15.8	11.1	15.1	13.4	15.4	6.5	5.3	4.9	11.1	$9,507	$1,507	$8,000
Weber Online 7-8	Public, Virtual	7-8	330 N 975 W	Pleasant View	84414	Weber County	Weber District	No	(n/a)	Yes	(n/a)	(801) 622-3580	0	2	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Mound Fort Junior High	Public	7-9	1396 Liberty Ave	Ogden	84404	Weber County	Ogden City District	No	No	No	Yes	(801) 737-7800	592	33	18.1	67.9%	203 (34.3%)	10 (1.7%)	327 (55.2%)	4 (0.7%)	12 (2.0%)	7 (1.2%)	29 (4.9%)	10.2	193^rd of 210 public middle schools	8.1%		10.2	197^th of 216 public middle schools	8.8%	4	16.6	11.7	26.4	30.7	21.9	22.3	16.7	25.3	23.5	$10,026	$1,578	$8,448
Mount Ogden Junior High	Public	7-9	3260 Harrison Blvd	Ogden	84403	Weber County	Ogden City District	No	No	No	Yes	(801) 737-8600	877	37	23.6	47.9%	441 (50.3%)	20 (2.3%)	357 (40.7%)	4 (0.5%)	2 (0.2%)	5 (0.6%)	47 (5.4%)	24.4	163^rd of 210 public middle schools	22.4%		19.2	176^th of 216 public middle schools	18.5%	13	26.9	17.4	22.8	35.3	34.8	34.1	28.4	31.0	31.0	$8,958	$1,245	$7,713
Snowcrest Junior High	Public	7-9	2755 N Highway 162	Eden	84310	Weber County	Weber District	No	No	No	No	(801) 476-5360	272	16	16.8	10.7%	260 (95.6%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (2.6%)	1 (0.4%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.7%)	89.6	10^th of 210 public middle schools	95.2%		71.9	51^st of 216 public middle schools	76.4%	41	69.4	65.5	70.6	61.1	57.7	67.6	58.6	65.0	64.3	$9,453	$500	$8,953
Sand Ridge Junior High	Public	7-9	2075 W 4600 S	Roy	84067	Weber County	Weber District	No	No	No	No	(801) 476-5320	814	41	19.7	43.6%	545 (67.0%)	10 (1.2%)	203 (24.9%)	11 (1.4%)	5 (0.6%)	7 (0.9%)	33 (4.1%)	15.3	179^th of 210 public middle schools	14.8%		9.8	199^th of 216 public middle schools	7.9%	20	22.6	19.9	27.2	33.9	21.9	25.0	17.3	31.7	33.1	$8,354	$526	$7,828
T.H. Bell Junior High	Public	7-9	165 W 5100 S	Ogden	84405	Weber County	Weber District	No	No	No	No	(801) 452-4600	644	34	18.7	53.9%	422 (65.5%)	8 (1.2%)	170 (26.4%)	8 (1.2%)	3 (0.5%)	10 (1.6%)	23 (3.6%)	9.3	196^th of 210 public middle schools	6.7%		5.3	210^th of 216 public middle schools	2.8%	14	16.4	10.4	15.5	21.6	26.9	19.4	19.6	23.2	28.3	$9,013	$406	$8,607

Frequently Asked Questions about Orion Junior High

Is Orion Junior High a good school?

Orion Junior High ranks 125^th of 210 Utah middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What district is Orion Junior High in?

Weber District

What high school do graduates of Orion Junior High attend?

Students who attend Orion Junior High usually go on to attend Weber High

How many students attend Orion Junior High?

In the 2023-24 school year, 1,006 students attended Orion Junior High.

What is the racial makeup of Orion Junior High?

Students at Orion Junior High are 82% White, 14% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

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