Myford Elementary vs Orchard Hills
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Myford Elementary
Irvine · Public elementary · Grades K–5
542 students
Orchard Hills
Irvine · Public elementary · Grades K–8
1,373 students
| Measure | Myford Elementary Irvine, California | Orchard Hills Irvine, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 72 Top 25% | 78 Top 25% |
| State rank | #692 of 5,693 | #375 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #9735 of 50,301 | #6044 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 542 | 1,373 |
| Enrollment | 542 | 1,373 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 38.2% | 25.1% |
| Students per teacher | 27.1 | 28.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 75% | 84% |
| Math proficiency | 76% | 78% |
| city | Irvine | Irvine |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Orchard Hills scores higher on the Success Index (US) (78.2 vs 72.3).
- •Orchard Hills does better on math proficiency (78% vs 76%).
- •Orchard Hills does better on reading proficiency (84% vs 75%).
- •Orchard Hills does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25.1% vs 38.2%).
- •Myford Elementary does better on students per teacher (27.1 vs 28.0).
- •Orchard Hills is the larger school with 1,373 students compared with 542.
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 Myford Elementary better than Orchard Hills?
On the Success Index (US), Orchard Hills ranks higher (78.2 vs 72.3 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 Myford Elementary and Orchard Hills?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Irvine and Irvine in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Myford Elementary: 542. Orchard Hills: 1,373. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Myford Elementary and Orchard Hills rank in California?
Myford Elementary is 692nd of 5,693 and Orchard Hills is 375th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).