Crestwood Middle vs Orchard Grove Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Maryland, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Crestwood Middle
Frederick · Public middle · Grades 6–8
996 students
Orchard Grove Elementary
Frederick · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
613 students
| Measure | Crestwood Middle Frederick, Maryland | Orchard Grove Elementary Frederick, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 36 Lower 50% | 49 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #141 of 225 | #373 of 879 |
| National rank | #10561 of 15,369 | #25975 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 996 | 613 |
| Enrollment | 996 | 613 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 67.7% | 53.7% |
| Students per teacher | 15.1 | 16.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 44% | 50% |
| Math proficiency | 30% | 45% |
| city | Frederick | Frederick |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Orchard Grove Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (48.8 vs 36.4).
- •Orchard Grove Elementary does better on math proficiency (45% vs 30%).
- •Orchard Grove Elementary does better on reading proficiency (50% vs 44%).
- •Orchard Grove Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (53.7% vs 67.7%).
- •Crestwood Middle does better on students per teacher (15.1 vs 16.1).
- •Crestwood Middle is the larger school with 996 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 Crestwood Middle better than Orchard Grove Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Orchard Grove Elementary ranks higher (48.8 vs 36.4 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 Crestwood Middle and Orchard Grove Elementary?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Frederick and Frederick in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Crestwood Middle: 996. Orchard Grove Elementary: 613. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Crestwood Middle and Orchard Grove Elementary rank in Maryland?
Crestwood Middle is 141st of 225 and Orchard Grove Elementary is 373rd of 879 among middle schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).