Innovation Middle vs Orchard Academies 2B
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in California, United States, 159 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Innovation Middle
San Diego · Public middle · Grades 6–8
350 students
Orchard Academies 2B
Bell · Public middle · Grades 6–8
352 students
| Measure | Innovation Middle San Diego, California | Orchard Academies 2B Bell, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 26 Lower 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #817 of 1,334 | #949 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #12730 of 15,369 | #13658 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 350 | 352 |
| Enrollment | 350 | 352 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 80% | 92% |
| Students per teacher | 16.7 | 16.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 34% |
| Math proficiency | 26% | 24% |
| city | San Diego | Bell |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Innovation Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (25.7 vs 20.7).
- •Innovation Middle does better on math proficiency (26% vs 24%).
- •Innovation Middle does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 34%).
- •Innovation Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (80% vs 92%).
- •Innovation Middle does better on students per teacher (16.7 vs 16.8).
- •Orchard Academies 2B is the larger school with 352 students compared with 350.
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 Innovation Middle better than Orchard Academies 2B?
On the Success Index (US), Innovation Middle ranks higher (25.7 vs 20.7 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 Innovation Middle and Orchard Academies 2B?
About 159 km in a straight line, between San Diego and Bell in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Innovation Middle: 350. Orchard Academies 2B: 352. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Innovation Middle and Orchard Academies 2B rank in California?
Innovation Middle is 817th of 1,334 and Orchard Academies 2B is 949th of 1,334 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).