Serving 1,006 students in grades 7-9, Orion Jr High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Utah for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 36% (which is lower than the Utah state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 37% (which is lower than the Utah state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is equal to the Utah state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Utah state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 7-9
- Enrollment: 1,006 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 18%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in UT
- Math Proficiency: 36% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 37% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 46% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
School Overview
Orion Jr High School's student population of 1,006 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 49 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-9
Total Students
1,006 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
49 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Orion Jr High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 975 schools in Utah (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Orion Jr High School is 0.31, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.46. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#609 out of 975 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)36%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)37%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)46%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
14%
20%
Black
1%
1%
White
82%
71%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
24%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Orion Jr High School's ranking?
Orion Jr High School is ranked #609 out of 975 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Utah.
What schools are Orion Jr High School often compared to?
Orion Jr High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like North Ogden Jr High School, Wahlquist Jr High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
36% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% UT state average), while 37% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% UT state average).
How many students attend Orion Jr High School?
1,006 students attend Orion Jr High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Orion Jr High School students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Orion Jr High School?
Orion Jr High School has a student ration of 21:1, which is equal to the Utah state average of 21:1.
What grades does Orion Jr High School offer ?
Orion Jr High School offers enrollment in grades 7-9
What school district is Orion Jr High School part of?
Orion Jr High School is part of Weber School District.
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