Orchard Valley Middle School

www.wtps.org/orchardvalley

529 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Orchard Valley Middle School, located in Sewell, New Jersey, is a dedicated educational institution serving students in grades 6 through 8 as part of the Washington Township Public School District. The school is committed to fostering a supportive and academically rigorous environment that bridges the gap between elementary and high school education. With a focus on both intellectual development and social-emotional growth, the school offers a diverse curriculum designed to challenge students while providing them with the necessary tools to succeed in a rapidly evolving world.

Beyond the standard academic core, Orchard Valley Middle School emphasizes the importance of community, extracurricular involvement, and character development. The school encourages student participation in various clubs, sports, and arts programs, which help cultivate leadership, teamwork, and well-rounded personal growth. By maintaining a strong partnership between faculty, parents, and the local community, Orchard Valley aims to provide a safe and inclusive atmosphere where every student is empowered to explore their potential and prepare for their future academic endeavors.

529

Total Students

50.2

Full-Time Teachers

10.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

30.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Orchard Valley Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	365
Hispanic	81
Black	58
Asian	22
Two or More	2
Pacific Islander	1

White
365 (69.0%)
Hispanic
81 (15.3%)
Black
58 (11.0%)
Asian
22 (4.2%)
Two or More
2 (0.4%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Washington Township School District
Phone:	(856)582-5353
Website:	http://www.wtps.org/orchardvalley
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	529
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	50.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	135
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	24

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 156

Grade 7 189

Grade 8 184