Orchard Elementary vs Sonoma Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 969 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Orchard Elementary
Modesto · Public elementary · Grades K–5
579 students
Sonoma Elementary
Modesto · Public elementary · Grades K–6
536 students
| Measure | Orchard Elementary Modesto, California | Sonoma Elementary Modesto, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 31 Lower 50% | 58 Top 50% |
| State rank | #3287 of 5,693 | #1486 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #38227 of 50,301 | #19674 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 579 | 536 |
| Enrollment | 579 | 536 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 70.1% | 57.8% |
| Students per teacher | 20.7 | 21.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 41% | 64% |
| Math proficiency | 35% | 58% |
| city | Modesto | Modesto |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sonoma Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (57.9 vs 30.5).
- •Sonoma Elementary does better on math proficiency (58% vs 35%).
- •Sonoma Elementary does better on reading proficiency (64% vs 41%).
- •Sonoma Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (57.8% vs 70.1%).
- •Orchard Elementary does better on students per teacher (20.7 vs 21.4).
- •Orchard Elementary is the larger school with 579 students compared with 536.
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 Elementary better than Sonoma Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Sonoma Elementary ranks higher (57.9 vs 30.5 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 Elementary and Sonoma Elementary?
About 969 m in a straight line, between Modesto and Modesto in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Orchard Elementary: 579. Sonoma Elementary: 536. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Orchard Elementary and Sonoma Elementary rank in California?
Orchard Elementary is 3287th of 5,693 and Sonoma Elementary is 1486th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).