Orion Middle School vs S T E M Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Illinois, United States, 236 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Orion Middle School
Orion · Public middle · Grades 6–8
244 students
S T E M Academy
Calumet City · Public middle · Grades 8–8
243 students
| Measure | Orion Middle School Orion, Illinois | S T E M Academy Calumet City, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 68 Top 50% | 5 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #116 of 670 | #669 of 670 |
| National rank | #3899 of 15,369 | #15310 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 8–8 |
| Students | 244 | 243 |
| Enrollment | 244 | 243 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 19.3% | 99.6% |
| Students per teacher | 14.4 | 22.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 53% | 17% |
| Math proficiency | 50% | 7.5% |
| city | Orion | Calumet City |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Orion Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (67.5 vs 5.2).
- •Orion Middle School does better on math proficiency (50% vs 7.5%).
- •Orion Middle School does better on reading proficiency (53% vs 17%).
- •Orion Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (19.3% vs 99.6%).
- •Orion Middle School does better on students per teacher (14.4 vs 22.1).
- •Orion Middle School is the larger school with 244 students compared with 243.
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 Orion Middle School better than S T E M Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Orion Middle School ranks higher (67.5 vs 5.2 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 Orion Middle School and S T E M Academy?
About 236 km in a straight line, between Orion and Calumet City in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Orion Middle School: 244. S T E M Academy: 243. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Orion Middle School and S T E M Academy rank in Illinois?
Orion Middle School is 116th of 670 and S T E M Academy is 669th of 670 among middle schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).