Fred Becker Elementary School vs Orchard Hill Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Iowa, United States, 2.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fred Becker Elementary School
Waterloo · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
501 students
Orchard Hill Elementary School
Cedar Falls · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
458 students
| Measure | Fred Becker Elementary School Waterloo, Iowa | Orchard Hill Elementary School Cedar Falls, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 52 Top 50% | 85 Top 5% |
| State rank | #595 of 654 | #110 of 654 |
| National rank | #23677 of 50,301 | #2533 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 501 | 458 |
| Enrollment | 501 | 458 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 78% | 28.6% |
| Students per teacher | 13.2 | 13.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 55% | 80% |
| Math proficiency | 49% | 76% |
| city | Waterloo | Cedar Falls |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Orchard Hill Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (84.8 vs 52.1).
- •Orchard Hill Elementary School does better on math proficiency (76% vs 49%).
- •Orchard Hill Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (80% vs 55%).
- •Orchard Hill Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (28.6% vs 78%).
- •Fred Becker Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.2 vs 13.9).
- •Fred Becker Elementary School is the larger school with 501 students compared with 458.
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 Fred Becker Elementary School better than Orchard Hill Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Orchard Hill Elementary School ranks higher (84.8 vs 52.1 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 Fred Becker Elementary School and Orchard Hill Elementary School?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Waterloo and Cedar Falls in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fred Becker Elementary School: 501. Orchard Hill Elementary School: 458. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fred Becker Elementary School and Orchard Hill Elementary School rank in Iowa?
Fred Becker Elementary School is 595th of 654 and Orchard Hill Elementary School is 110th of 654 among elementary schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).