Dearborn 6-12 STEM Academy vs Orchard Gardens K-8 School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Massachusetts, United States, 529 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dearborn 6-12 STEM Academy
Roxbury · Public high · Grades 6–12
565 students
Orchard Gardens K-8 School
Roxbury · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
689 students
| Measure | Dearborn 6-12 STEM Academy Roxbury, Massachusetts | Orchard Gardens K-8 School Roxbury, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 23 Lower 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #286 of 300 | #968 of 1,009 |
| National rank | #14723 of 16,910 | #43400 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–12 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 565 | 689 |
| Enrollment | 565 | 689 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 11.1 | 10.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 22% | 19% |
| Math proficiency | 13% | 13% |
| city | Roxbury | Roxbury |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (23.2 vs 22.3).
- •Dearborn 6-12 STEM Academy does better on reading proficiency (22% vs 19%).
- •Orchard Gardens K-8 School does better on students per teacher (10.3 vs 11.1).
- •Orchard Gardens K-8 School is the larger school with 689 students compared with 565.
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 Dearborn 6-12 STEM Academy better than Orchard Gardens K-8 School?
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 Dearborn 6-12 STEM Academy and Orchard Gardens K-8 School?
About 529 m in a straight line, between Roxbury and Roxbury in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dearborn 6-12 STEM Academy: 565. Orchard Gardens K-8 School: 689. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dearborn 6-12 STEM Academy and Orchard Gardens K-8 School rank in Massachusetts?
Dearborn 6-12 STEM Academy is 286th of 300 and Orchard Gardens K-8 School is 968th of 1,009 among high schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).