Orchard Dale Elementary vs Scott Avenue Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Orchard Dale Elementary
Whittier · Public elementary · Grades K–5
472 students
Scott Avenue Elementary
Whittier · Public elementary · Grades K–5
494 students
| Measure | Orchard Dale Elementary Whittier, California | Scott Avenue Elementary Whittier, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 45 Lower 50% | 48 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2172 of 5,693 | #2036 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #28410 of 50,301 | #26848 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 472 | 494 |
| Enrollment | 472 | 494 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 63.8% | 58.5% |
| Students per teacher | 23.6 | 24.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 55% | 54% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 50% |
| city | Whittier | Whittier |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Scott Avenue Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (47.5 vs 45.3).
- •Scott Avenue Elementary does better on math proficiency (50% vs 47%).
- •Orchard Dale Elementary does better on reading proficiency (55% vs 54%).
- •Scott Avenue Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (58.5% vs 63.8%).
- •Orchard Dale Elementary does better on students per teacher (23.6 vs 24.7).
- •Scott Avenue Elementary is the larger school with 494 students compared with 472.
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 Dale Elementary better than Scott Avenue Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Scott Avenue Elementary ranks higher (47.5 vs 45.3 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 Orchard Dale Elementary and Scott Avenue Elementary?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Whittier and Whittier in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Orchard Dale Elementary: 472. Scott Avenue Elementary: 494. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Orchard Dale Elementary and Scott Avenue Elementary rank in California?
Orchard Dale Elementary is 2172nd of 5,693 and Scott Avenue Elementary is 2036th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).