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Oley Valley Middle School

Public | 6-8 | 441 students

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Posted April 30, 2009

I have a 6th grader and an 8th grader. We tried this school after using a private school for most of their lives. I cannot tell you how disappointed I am in this school system. The guidance workers never call back...even after my child had been bullied on the bus and hit in the hallway by students. They claim to have a 'No-bullying' policy , but do nothing when things happen. My child was so scared to go on the bus that I had to switch back to private school. (My child is very small). My 8th grader wanted to leave oley after all the homeowrk assignments she was receving were things she was taught at her private school in THIRD grade!!! It was so simple and she said all they did was fool around in the halls and most students didnt take school very seriously there. I would not recommend
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 25, 2007

We recently moved to Oley Valley from out of state and our kids(7th and 9th grade)love the school system. Up until now they have always attended private school (with 2-4 hours of homework each night). The teachers in Oley are dedicated to their job and to the kids. Whenever we have questions or concerns, phone calls are returned promptly. I feel the kids are given very little homework, with some assignments due at the end of the week. Middle school has study hall at the end of each day with staff on hand for tutoring, homework help, etc. It is clear to us after seeing all of the test papers, research essays and project grades come home, that our children are learning and accelerating as they should be. Our 9th grader takes all accelerated college prep courses and our 7th grader is headed down that same path. We are very satisfied.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted February 27, 2007

Spent over 47 thousand on sped program. Teachers asign alot of homework. Unfair disiplinary. Would reccomend a charter school if you live in Oley School district.
—Submitted by a student


Community ratings and reviews do not represent the views of GreatSchools nor does GreatSchools check their accuracy or verify the reviewers' identities. Use your discretion when evaluating these reviews.

About these ratings

The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
Math

The state average for Math was 77% in 2012.

136 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
99%

2011

 
 
99%

2010

 
 
98%

2009

 
 
82%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 69% in 2012.

136 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
83%

2011

 
 
74%

2010

 
 
72%

2009

 
 
72%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Pennsylvania used the Pennsylvania System of State Assessments (PSSA) to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 11 in math and reading, in grades 5, 8 and 11 in writing, and in grades 4, 8 and 11 in science. The results for reading, writing, science and math are displayed on GreatSchools profiles. The PSSA is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Pennsylvania. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

See Pennsylvania's state standards

Source: Pennsylvania Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 80% in 2012.

130 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
96%

2011

 
 
92%

2010

 
 
90%

2009

 
 
87%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 76% in 2012.

127 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
88%

2011

 
 
79%

2010

 
 
77%

2009

 
 
82%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Pennsylvania used the Pennsylvania System of State Assessments (PSSA) to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 11 in math and reading, in grades 5, 8 and 11 in writing, and in grades 4, 8 and 11 in science. The results for reading, writing, science and math are displayed on GreatSchools profiles. The PSSA is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Pennsylvania. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

See Pennsylvania's state standards

Source: Pennsylvania Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 76% in 2012.

116 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
84%

2011

 
 
92%

2010

 
 
84%

2009

 
 
77%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 80% in 2012.

115 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
91%

2011

 
 
90%

2010

 
 
88%

2009

 
 
91%
Science

The state average for Science was 60% in 2012.

115 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
80%

2011

 
 
73%

2010

 
 
76%

2009

 
 
70%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 73% in 2012.

118 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
87%

2011

 
 
89%

2010

 
 
83%

2009

 
 
81%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Pennsylvania used the Pennsylvania System of State Assessments (PSSA) to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 11 in math and reading, in grades 5, 8 and 11 in writing, and in grades 4, 8 and 11 in science. The results for reading, writing, science and math are displayed on GreatSchools profiles. The PSSA is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Pennsylvania. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

See Pennsylvania's state standards

Source: Pennsylvania Department of Education

Math

All Students99%
Female99%
Male99%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
White99%
Economically disadvantaged96%
Students with disabilities (IEP)91%
English language learnersn/a

Reading

All Students83%
Female88%
Male79%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
White82%
Economically disadvantaged64%
Students with disabilities (IEP)36%
English language learnersn/a
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Pennsylvania used the Pennsylvania System of State Assessments (PSSA) to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 11 in math and reading, in grades 5, 8 and 11 in writing, and in grades 4, 8 and 11 in science. The results for reading, writing, science and math are displayed on GreatSchools profiles. The PSSA is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Pennsylvania. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

The different student groups are identified by the Pennsylvania Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Pennsylvania's state standards

Source: Pennsylvania Department of Education

Math

All Students96%
Female95%
Male97%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
White96%
Economically disadvantaged91%
Students with disabilities (IEP)77%
English language learnersn/a

Reading

All Students88%
Female84%
Male92%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
White88%
Economically disadvantaged81%
Students with disabilities (IEP)36%
English language learnersn/a
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Pennsylvania used the Pennsylvania System of State Assessments (PSSA) to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 11 in math and reading, in grades 5, 8 and 11 in writing, and in grades 4, 8 and 11 in science. The results for reading, writing, science and math are displayed on GreatSchools profiles. The PSSA is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Pennsylvania. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

The different student groups are identified by the Pennsylvania Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Pennsylvania's state standards

Source: Pennsylvania Department of Education

Math

All Students84%
Female88%
Male77%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
White84%
Economically disadvantaged80%
Students with disabilities (IEP)29%
English language learnersn/a

Reading

All Students91%
Female94%
Male87%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
White92%
Economically disadvantaged93%
Students with disabilities (IEP)63%
English language learnersn/a

Science

All Students80%
Female84%
Male74%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
White80%
Economically disadvantaged60%
Students with disabilities (IEP)39%
English language learnersn/a

Writing

All Students87%
Female94%
Male78%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
White88%
Economically disadvantaged69%
Students with disabilities (IEP)57%
English language learnersn/a
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Pennsylvania used the Pennsylvania System of State Assessments (PSSA) to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 11 in math and reading, in grades 5, 8 and 11 in writing, and in grades 4, 8 and 11 in science. The results for reading, writing, science and math are displayed on GreatSchools profiles. The PSSA is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Pennsylvania. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

The different student groups are identified by the Pennsylvania Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Pennsylvania's state standards

Source: Pennsylvania Department of Education

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 97% 73%
Hispanic 2% 7%
Asian/Pacific Islander 1% 3%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 0%
Black 0% 16%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Attendance

  This school District averageState average
Attendance rate 96%N/A95%
Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2004-2005

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 12N/A15
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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3247 Friedensburg Rd
Oley, PA 19547
Phone: (610) 987-4100

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