Interstate 35 Elementary School vs Orchard Hill Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Iowa, United States, 186 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Interstate 35 Elementary School
Truro · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
458 students
Orchard Hill Elementary School
Cedar Falls · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
458 students
| Measure | Interstate 35 Elementary School Truro, Iowa | Orchard Hill Elementary School Cedar Falls, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 75 Top 25% | 85 Top 5% |
| State rank | #332 of 654 | #110 of 654 |
| National rank | #7776 of 50,301 | #2533 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 458 | 458 |
| Enrollment | 458 | 458 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 22.9% | 28.6% |
| Students per teacher | 13.9 | 13.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 61% | 80% |
| Math proficiency | 65% | 76% |
| city | Truro | Cedar Falls |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Orchard Hill Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (84.8 vs 75.3).
- •Orchard Hill Elementary School does better on math proficiency (76% vs 65%).
- •Orchard Hill Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (80% vs 61%).
- •Interstate 35 Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (22.9% vs 28.6%).
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 Interstate 35 Elementary School better than Orchard Hill Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Orchard Hill Elementary School ranks higher (84.8 vs 75.3 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 Interstate 35 Elementary School and Orchard Hill Elementary School?
About 186 km in a straight line, between Truro and Cedar Falls in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Interstate 35 Elementary School: 458. Orchard Hill Elementary School: 458. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Interstate 35 Elementary School and Orchard Hill Elementary School rank in Iowa?
Interstate 35 Elementary School is 332nd of 654 and Orchard Hill Elementary School is 110th of 654 among elementary schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).