Connecting Waters Charter School - Central Valley vs Orchard Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 338 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Connecting Waters Charter School - Central Valley
Modesto · Charter other · Grades K–12
776 students
Orchard Elementary
Modesto · Public elementary · Grades K–5
579 students
| Measure | Connecting Waters Charter School - Central Valley Modesto, California | Orchard Elementary Modesto, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | 31 Lower 50% |
| State rank | – | #3287 of 5,693 |
| National rank | – | #38227 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Other | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 776 | 579 |
| Enrollment | 776 | 579 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 53% | 70.1% |
| Students per teacher | 18.0 | 20.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 41% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 35% |
| city | Modesto | Modesto |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Orchard Elementary does better on math proficiency (35% vs 27%).
- •Connecting Waters Charter School - Central Valley does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 41%).
- •Connecting Waters Charter School - Central Valley does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (53% vs 70.1%).
- •Connecting Waters Charter School - Central Valley does better on students per teacher (18.0 vs 20.7).
- •Connecting Waters Charter School - Central Valley is the larger school with 776 students compared with 579.
- •Connecting Waters Charter School - Central Valley is a charter school while Orchard Elementary is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Connecting Waters Charter School - Central Valley better than Orchard Elementary?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Connecting Waters Charter School - Central Valley and Orchard Elementary?
About 338 m in a straight line, between Modesto and Modesto in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Connecting Waters Charter School - Central Valley: 776. Orchard Elementary: 579. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Connecting Waters Charter School - Central Valley and Orchard Elementary rank in California?
Connecting Waters Charter School - Central Valley is unranked and Orchard Elementary is 3287th of 5,693 among other schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).