Serving 1,055 students in grades 6-8, Nicholas Orem Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 4% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 34% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 68% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 1,055 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Minority Enrollment: 99%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in MD
Math Proficiency
: 4% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 34% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 14% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Nicholas Orem Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,347 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Nicholas Orem Middle School is 0.28, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.74. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Nicholas Orem Middle School is ranked #1086 out of 1,347 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Nicholas Orem Middle School often compared to?
Nicholas Orem Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hyattsville Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
4% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% MD state average), while 34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
How many students attend Nicholas Orem Middle School?
1,055 students attend Nicholas Orem Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Nicholas Orem Middle School students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Black, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Nicholas Orem Middle School?
Nicholas Orem Middle School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Nicholas Orem Middle School offer ?
Nicholas Orem Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Nicholas Orem Middle School part of?
the school is the best school i have ever went to at first i heard lots of rumors that the school is bad but i guess they were just lying all the teachers are nice.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - widad
212/7/2015
Hello,
I am very disappointed in Nicholas Orem Middle School. My children has come home several times and told me there is no lunch left for them or other kids, they have been given spoiled food, the teachers not having paper or the teacher is either picking on the student or just being plain spiteful with the students. I have heard of several racist incidents. I have heard of constant fights and security is not even all that and when a student requests help from a teacher as though the teacher cannot be bothered. I understand that this school is mostly populated with minorities but they also deserve a chance. I would have never enrolled my kids in that school. I have received several warnings from other parents pertaining to this, I can honestly say they were correct. Also, every time there is a field trip its almost always cancelled. There are good kids there and when they get their hopes up and get disappointed that is not good.
Sincerely,
A concerned parent.
- Posted by Parent - bnata
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 1,055 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Minority Enrollment: 99%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 4% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 34% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 14% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
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