Orchard View Intermediate School

Orchard View Intermediate School is a public school in Martinsburg, West Virginia. It is part of the Berkeley County Schools district and serves students in grades 3 through 5. The school has about 650 students and a student-teacher ratio of 15:1. This means that the classrooms for intermediate-grade students are not too big or too small. There are a lot of different kinds of students at the school, with about 43% of them coming from minority groups. This shows that the students come from a variety of racial and ethnic backgrounds. Orchard View Intermediate focuses on building basic skills in reading, writing, and math, with the help of age-appropriate enrichment programs and interventions in the classroom. The school says that 11% of students are good at math and 24% of students are good at reading/ELA based on the performance data that is available. These results show that academic performance is currently below the state average and point out areas where more help with instruction may be needed. The estimated cost per student is about $11,500, which means that funding at the district level stays the same. The school is in a suburban area of Martinsburg and serves families from a wide range of income levels.

This spring, Orchard View Intermediate School got a grant to improve its library. This means that students can now use new books and digital resources to help them read and do research. The new library has more books and other materials for students to choose from, which encourages them to explore and develop a love of reading.

The school won a county-wide reading competition called the "Intermediate and Middle School Battle of the Books" in April 2025. Students were very excited to take part, and they showed that they could work together, think critically, and love reading.

Q1. Are there any clubs outside of school for grades 3–5 at Orchard View Intermediate School?

Ans. Yes, the school usually has activities like leadership groups, academic clubs, and seasonal enrichment programs.

Q2. What kinds of transportation are there for students?

Ans. Bus transportation is available for qualified students within the boundaries of the Berkeley County Schools district.

Q3. What does the school do to help students who need extra academic help?

Ans. Teachers give small-group lessons, extra help, and targeted help based on how well students do and how well they do on tests in class.

Q4. Can parents help out or take part in school events?

Ans. Yes, families can join school events, classroom activities.

Q5. What safety rules does Orchard View Intermediate follow?

Ans. The school keeps the environment safe by using safety measures that are used throughout the district, such as secure entry procedures.