Ballenger Creek Elementary vs Orchard Grove Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Maryland, United States, 2.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ballenger Creek Elementary
Frederick · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
715 students
Orchard Grove Elementary
Frederick · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
613 students
| Measure | Ballenger Creek Elementary Frederick, Maryland | Orchard Grove Elementary Frederick, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 51 Top 50% | 49 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #354 of 879 | #373 of 879 |
| National rank | #24309 of 50,301 | #25975 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 715 | 613 |
| Enrollment | 715 | 613 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 57.5% | 53.7% |
| Students per teacher | 13.8 | 16.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 50% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 45% |
| city | Frederick | Frederick |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ballenger Creek Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (51.2 vs 48.8).
- •Ballenger Creek Elementary does better on math proficiency (47% vs 45%).
- •Orchard Grove Elementary does better on reading proficiency (50% vs 47%).
- •Orchard Grove Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (53.7% vs 57.5%).
- •Ballenger Creek Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.8 vs 16.1).
- •Ballenger Creek Elementary is the larger school with 715 students compared with 613.
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 Ballenger Creek Elementary better than Orchard Grove Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Ballenger Creek Elementary ranks higher (51.2 vs 48.8 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 Ballenger Creek Elementary and Orchard Grove Elementary?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Frederick and Frederick in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ballenger Creek Elementary: 715. Orchard Grove Elementary: 613. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ballenger Creek Elementary and Orchard Grove Elementary rank in Maryland?
Ballenger Creek Elementary is 354th of 879 and Orchard Grove Elementary is 373rd of 879 among elementary schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).