Orchard Academies 2C vs San Lorenzo Valley Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in California, United States, 491 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Orchard Academies 2C
Bell · Public middle · Grades 6–8
395 students
San Lorenzo Valley Middle
Felton · Public middle · Grades 6–8
396 students
| Measure | Orchard Academies 2C Bell, California | San Lorenzo Valley Middle Felton, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 14 Lower 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1156 of 1,334 | #384 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #14671 of 15,369 | #7134 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 395 | 396 |
| Enrollment | 395 | 396 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 97.7% | 24% |
| Students per teacher | 20.8 | 20.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 37% |
| city | Bell | Felton |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •San Lorenzo Valley Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (52.3 vs 14.2).
- •San Lorenzo Valley Middle does better on math proficiency (37% vs 22%).
- •San Lorenzo Valley Middle does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 32%).
- •San Lorenzo Valley Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (24% vs 97.7%).
- •San Lorenzo Valley Middle is the larger school with 396 students compared with 395.
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 Orchard Academies 2C better than San Lorenzo Valley Middle?
On the Success Index (US), San Lorenzo Valley Middle ranks higher (52.3 vs 14.2 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 Orchard Academies 2C and San Lorenzo Valley Middle?
About 491 km in a straight line, between Bell and Felton in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Orchard Academies 2C: 395. San Lorenzo Valley Middle: 396. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Orchard Academies 2C and San Lorenzo Valley Middle rank in California?
Orchard Academies 2C is 1156th of 1,334 and San Lorenzo Valley Middle is 384th of 1,334 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).