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#1178 of 2,846 schools in PA
Top 41% in state
Octorara Intermediate Sch
Middle School · Octorara Area Sd · Atglen, PA
An Octorara Area Sd middle school where students score 10 points above what's typical for similar communities.
221 Highland Road, Atglen, PA 19310
- Math 33% vs PA 41% (2024)
- Reading 55% vs PA 53% (2024)
- 13.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Octorara Intermediate Sch score 44% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 34%).
2024 PSSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 28 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 44% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 49% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 59% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 34 test records from PA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
98.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Octorara Intermediate Sch sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Philadelphia map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 9Car-Dependent
- Bike 23Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$87,679
Median home value
$289,300
Median rent
$1,392/mo
College educated
28.2%
Homeownership
83.2%
Poverty rate
19.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 19310; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Octorara Area Sd
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #2 of 4
- District spending per student
- $20,744NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Octorara Intermediate Sch is listed in Octorara Area SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Octorara Intermediate Sch
Octorara Intermediate Sch is a public middle school in Atglen, PA, part of Octorara Area Sd, serving approximately 283 students in grades 5th-6th with a 13.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,178 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Octorara Intermediate Sch
What grades does Octorara Intermediate Sch serve?
Octorara Intermediate Sch serves students in grades 5th through 6th.
How many students attend Octorara Intermediate Sch?
Octorara Intermediate Sch has an enrollment of approximately 283 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Octorara Intermediate Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Octorara Intermediate Sch is 13.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Octorara Intermediate Sch rank in PA?
Octorara Intermediate Sch ranks #1,178 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Octorara Intermediate Sch's MySchoolScout rating?
Octorara Intermediate Sch has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Octorara Intermediate Sch?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Octorara Intermediate Sch has 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Octorara Intermediate Sch a charter school?
No, Octorara Intermediate Sch is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Octorara Intermediate Sch a Title I school?
No, Octorara Intermediate Sch is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Octorara Intermediate Sch?
98.9% of students at Octorara Intermediate Sch qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 5th – 6th
- Enrollment
- 283
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 21
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Chester County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 11.7%
- Phone
- (610) 593-4608
- Area population (ZIP 19310)
- 3,035
- Area average commute
- 31.2 min
- Area median age
- 30.8
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 PSSA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 PSSA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 PSSA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 PSSA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 19310; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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