Butterfly Ridge 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.
Butterfly Ridge Elementary
Frederick · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
607 students
Orchard Grove Elementary
Frederick · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
613 students
| Measure | Butterfly Ridge Elementary Frederick, Maryland | Orchard Grove Elementary Frederick, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 26 Lower 50% | 49 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #663 of 879 | #373 of 879 |
| National rank | #41368 of 50,301 | #25975 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 607 | 613 |
| Enrollment | 607 | 613 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 67.4% | 53.7% |
| Students per teacher | 12.9 | 16.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 23% | 50% |
| Math proficiency | 16% | 45% |
| city | Frederick | Frederick |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Orchard Grove Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (48.8 vs 25.5).
- •Orchard Grove Elementary does better on math proficiency (45% vs 16%).
- •Orchard Grove Elementary does better on reading proficiency (50% vs 23%).
- •Orchard Grove Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (53.7% vs 67.4%).
- •Butterfly Ridge Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.9 vs 16.1).
- •Orchard Grove Elementary is the larger school with 613 students compared with 607.
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 Butterfly Ridge Elementary better than Orchard Grove Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Orchard Grove Elementary ranks higher (48.8 vs 25.5 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 Butterfly Ridge Elementary and Orchard Grove Elementary?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Frederick and Frederick in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Butterfly Ridge Elementary: 607. Orchard Grove Elementary: 613. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Butterfly Ridge Elementary and Orchard Grove Elementary rank in Maryland?
Butterfly Ridge Elementary is 663rd of 879 and Orchard Grove Elementary is 373rd of 879 among elementary schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).