- Enrollment
- 2,105
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Sewell, NJ
Orchard Valley Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Orchard Valley Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 64/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 341707006076
👥 S:T ratio 58
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 68
📋 Attendance 62
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Orchard Valley Middle School earns 64/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Jersey median.
- #2 of 4
- middle schools in Sewell · Resource Index
- 64
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.6:1
- students per teacher
- 18.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Orchard Valley Middle School has class sizes near the New Jersey median. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Orchard Valley Middle School ranks #2 of 4 middle schools in Sewell, NJ.
School address
District: Washington Township School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 341707006076 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+37 students YoY
Orchard Valley Middle School grew from 489 students in 2022-23 to 526 in 2023-24 (+7.6%).
Teacher FTE added 50.7 → 52.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+37 students YoY 341707006076 · Sewell, NJ Middle · MID · TRAD
529 enr · 10.6:1 · 18.8% lunch · RII 64
Nearest enrollment peer: Washington Township High School (2,105 students)
Orchard Valley Middle School grew from 489 students in 2022-23 to 526 in 2023-24 (+7.6%). Teacher FTE added 50.7 → 52.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Orchard Valley Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Washington Tow
Washington Township High School
2,105 students
- Chestnut Ridge 613
Chestnut Ridge Middle School
613 students
- Bells Elementa 571
Bells Elementary School
571 students
- Whitman Elemen 566
Whitman Elementary School
566 students
- Bunker Hill Mi 562
Bunker Hill Middle School
562 students
- This school 529
Orchard Valley Middle School
529 students
What this shows Orchard Valley Middle School reports 529 students on the CCD universe file.
How Orchard Valley Middle School compares
Orchard Valley Middle School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs New Jersey and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New Jersey | New Jersey avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.6:1 | ▼ 10% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 18.8% | ▼ 36% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 529 | top 36% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.6:1
Leaner classes than 85% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
529
Bigger than 65% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
18.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 36% below the New Jersey average of 29.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
10.6:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 38% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 62% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
15.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$24,673
per pupil, district-wide
- below New Jersey avg of $26,225
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors3.3 FTE
Per 158 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
19
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 69.0%
Hispanic or Latino 15.3%
African American 11.0%
Asian 4.2%
Two or More 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 69.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 48.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 48.7, Orchard Valley Middle School is less mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Washington Township School District reports $24,673 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Orchard Valley Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington Township High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Chestnut Ridge Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bells Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Whitman Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bunker Hill Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Orchard Valley Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 613
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 67/100
- Enrollment
- 571
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 566
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 562
- Students per teacher
- 9.7:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~529 students)
Frequently asked questions about Orchard Valley Middle School
How many students attend Orchard Valley Middle School?
Orchard Valley Middle School has 529 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Sewell, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 489 (2022-23) → 526 (2023-24), up 37.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Orchard Valley Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Orchard Valley Middle School is 10.6:1, which is 10% lower than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 32% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Orchard Valley Middle School?
18.8% of students at Orchard Valley Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Orchard Valley Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Orchard Valley Middle School is White at 69.0% of enrollment, in Sewell, NJ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Orchard Valley Middle School?
Orchard Valley Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 64/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Orchard Valley Middle School rank among middle schools in Sewell?
By Resource Investment Index, Orchard Valley Middle School ranks #2 of 4 middle schools in Sewell, NJ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Sewell on the city page.
What other schools are in Washington Township School District?
Besides Orchard Valley Middle School, Washington Township School District also operates Washington Township High School (2,105 students), Chestnut Ridge Middle School (613 students), and Bells Elementary School (571 students). See the Washington Township School District district page for the complete list.