Orion Jr High

Orion Jr High, a mid-sized middle-grades school in HARRISVILLE, Utah, overseen by Weber District, hosts 1,000 students, covering grades 7 through 9. Enrollment runs roughly 20% larger than the state mean of about 831.

Across the 52 schools in Weber District (32,054 students total), Orion Jr High accounts for its share of the district's footprint.

Demographically, Orion Jr High logs that White students make up the majority at 79%; the rest is composed of 17% Hispanic, 2% multiracial. That composition is broadly in line with Weber County as a whole.

On the income-and-resources front, Orion Jr High records 44 full-time-equivalent teachers, putting the student-to-teacher ratio at about 22.8:1. Statewide, the average ratio sits near 21.7:1, putting Orion Jr High higher than the state norm the norm. About 25% of enrolled students meet the income threshold for free or reduced-price lunch, often used as a Title I proxy. By comparison, Weber County runs at roughly 35%, so the school's eligibility rate is below the surrounding baseline.

On a demographically-adjusted basis, Orion Jr High tracks the demographic baseline. The model predicts 47.4% given the school's FRL share; actual proficiency is 42.2%.

Zooming out to the county, the surrounding county (Weber County) logs that median household income runs about $90,005, 29% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and roughly 6% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Orion Jr High is one of 95 public schools in Weber County (combined enrollment of about 49,670 students).

Nearest neighbor: Majestic School, around 0.5 miles off. Within five miles, there are 8 other public schools. Ranking that nearby cluster on reported proficiency puts Orion Jr High at 6th of 9; the average score across the group is 38.0%.

Orion Jr High operates from a commuter-belt location.

Trend over the last 7 years. Looking back 7 years, enrollment at Orion Jr High has contracted 8%, going from 1,085 students in 2018 to 1,000 in 2025. The Hispanic share of enrollment climbed from 11% to 17% over that span.

Within the allk12 community for this school, members of the Orion Jr High community share and discuss pickup logistics, teacher feedback, and after-school programs. Parents, students, alumni, and staff are welcome to weigh in.