Old Orchard Elementary vs Placerita Junior High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 936 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Old Orchard Elementary
Valencia · Public elementary · Grades K–6
520 students
Placerita Junior High
Newhall · Public middle · Grades 7–8
940 students
| Measure | Old Orchard Elementary Valencia, California | Placerita Junior High Newhall, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 58 Top 50% | 60 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1492 of 5,693 | #312 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #19736 of 50,301 | #5505 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 520 | 940 |
| Enrollment | 520 | 940 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 51.7% | 53.6% |
| Students per teacher | 22.6 | 21.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 60% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 60% | 51% |
| city | Valencia | Newhall |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Placerita Junior High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (59.9 vs 57.8).
- •Old Orchard Elementary does better on math proficiency (60% vs 51%).
- •Placerita Junior High does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 60%).
- •Old Orchard Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (51.7% vs 53.6%).
- •Placerita Junior High does better on students per teacher (21.4 vs 22.6).
- •Placerita Junior High is the larger school with 940 students compared with 520.
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 Old Orchard Elementary better than Placerita Junior High?
On the Success Index (US), Placerita Junior High ranks higher (59.9 vs 57.8 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 Old Orchard Elementary and Placerita Junior High?
About 936 m in a straight line, between Valencia and Newhall in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Old Orchard Elementary: 520. Placerita Junior High: 940. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Old Orchard Elementary and Placerita Junior High rank in California?
Old Orchard Elementary is 1492nd of 5,693 and Placerita Junior High is 312th of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).