Browns Valley Elementary vs Orchard Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Browns Valley Elementary
Vacaville · Public elementary · Grades K–6
806 students
Orchard Elementary
Vacaville · Public elementary · Grades K–6
437 students
| Measure | Browns Valley Elementary Vacaville, California | Orchard Elementary Vacaville, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 50 Lower 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1906 of 5,693 | #1516 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #25218 of 50,301 | #20014 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 806 | 437 |
| Enrollment | 806 | 437 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 43.1% | 36.6% |
| Students per teacher | 22.4 | 21.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 55% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 55% |
| city | Vacaville | Vacaville |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Orchard Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (57.4 vs 49.9).
- •Orchard Elementary does better on math proficiency (55% vs 42%).
- •Browns Valley Elementary does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 55%).
- •Orchard Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (36.6% vs 43.1%).
- •Orchard Elementary does better on students per teacher (21.9 vs 22.4).
- •Browns Valley Elementary is the larger school with 806 students compared with 437.
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 Browns Valley Elementary better than Orchard Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Orchard Elementary ranks higher (57.4 vs 49.9 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 Browns Valley Elementary and Orchard Elementary?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Vacaville and Vacaville in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Browns Valley Elementary: 806. Orchard Elementary: 437. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Browns Valley Elementary and Orchard Elementary rank in California?
Browns Valley Elementary is 1906th of 5,693 and Orchard Elementary is 1516th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).