Edwin Markham Elementary vs Orchard Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 2.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Edwin Markham Elementary
Vacaville · Public elementary · Grades K–6
882 students
Orchard Elementary
Vacaville · Public elementary · Grades K–6
437 students
| Measure | Edwin Markham Elementary Vacaville, California | Orchard Elementary Vacaville, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 30 Lower 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| State rank | #3377 of 5,693 | #1516 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #38864 of 50,301 | #20014 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 882 | 437 |
| Enrollment | 882 | 437 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 68.6% | 36.6% |
| Students per teacher | 23.8 | 21.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 43% | 55% |
| Math proficiency | 31% | 55% |
| city | Vacaville | Vacaville |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Orchard Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (57.4 vs 29.5).
- •Orchard Elementary does better on math proficiency (55% vs 31%).
- •Orchard Elementary does better on reading proficiency (55% vs 43%).
- •Orchard Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (36.6% vs 68.6%).
- •Orchard Elementary does better on students per teacher (21.9 vs 23.8).
- •Edwin Markham Elementary is the larger school with 882 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 Edwin Markham Elementary better than Orchard Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Orchard Elementary ranks higher (57.4 vs 29.5 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 Edwin Markham Elementary and Orchard Elementary?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Vacaville and Vacaville in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Edwin Markham Elementary: 882. Orchard Elementary: 437. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Edwin Markham Elementary and Orchard Elementary rank in California?
Edwin Markham Elementary is 3377th of 5,693 and Orchard Elementary is 1516th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).