Ballenger Creek Middle vs Orchard Grove Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Maryland, United States, 1.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ballenger Creek Middle
Frederick · Public middle · Grades 6–8
777 students
Orchard Grove Elementary
Frederick · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
613 students
| Measure | Ballenger Creek Middle Frederick, Maryland | Orchard Grove Elementary Frederick, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 49 Lower 50% | 49 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #100 of 225 | #373 of 879 |
| National rank | #7806 of 15,369 | #25975 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 777 | 613 |
| Enrollment | 777 | 613 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 42.3% | 53.7% |
| Students per teacher | 16.5 | 16.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 50% | 50% |
| Math proficiency | 36% | 45% |
| city | Frederick | Frederick |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (49.2 vs 48.8).
- •Orchard Grove Elementary does better on math proficiency (45% vs 36%).
- •Ballenger Creek Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (42.3% vs 53.7%).
- •Orchard Grove Elementary does better on students per teacher (16.1 vs 16.5).
- •Ballenger Creek Middle is the larger school with 777 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 Middle better than Orchard Grove Elementary?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Ballenger Creek Middle and Orchard Grove Elementary?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Frederick and Frederick in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ballenger Creek Middle: 777. Orchard Grove Elementary: 613. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ballenger Creek Middle and Orchard Grove Elementary rank in Maryland?
Ballenger Creek Middle is 100th of 225 and Orchard Grove Elementary is 373rd of 879 among middle schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).