Mountain View Elementary vs Orion Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Alaska, United States, 2.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mountain View Elementary
Anchorage · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
230 students
Orion Elementary School
Jber · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
423 students
| Measure | Mountain View Elementary Anchorage, Alaska | Orion Elementary School Jber, Alaska |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 10 Lower 50% | 68 Top 50% |
| State rank | #155 of 159 | #25 of 159 |
| National rank | #49360 of 50,301 | #12756 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 230 | 423 |
| Enrollment | 230 | 423 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 102.6% | 32.9% |
| Students per teacher | 14.4 | 19.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 7.5% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 67% |
| city | Anchorage | Jber |
| state | Alaska | Alaska |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Orion Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (68.0 vs 10.4).
- •Orion Elementary School does better on math proficiency (67% vs 17%).
- •Orion Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 7.5%).
- •Orion Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (32.9% vs 102.6%).
- •Mountain View Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.4 vs 19.2).
- •Orion Elementary School is the larger school with 423 students compared with 230.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Mountain View Elementary better than Orion Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Orion Elementary School ranks higher (68.0 vs 10.4 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Mountain View Elementary and Orion Elementary School?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Anchorage and Jber in Alaska.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Mountain View Elementary: 230. Orion Elementary School: 423. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Mountain View Elementary and Orion Elementary School rank in Alaska?
Mountain View Elementary is 155th of 159 and Orion Elementary School is 25th of 159 among elementary schools in Alaska on the 2025 Success Index (US).