Blanche Sims Elementary School vs Oakview Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Michigan, United States, 4.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Blanche Sims Elementary School
Lake Orion · Public elementary · Grades K–5
423 students
Oakview Middle School
Oakland · Public middle · Grades 6–8
510 students
| Measure | Blanche Sims Elementary School Lake Orion, Michigan | Oakview Middle School Oakland, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 75 Top 25% | 75 Top 25% |
| State rank | #166 of 1,581 | #60 of 485 |
| National rank | #7699 of 50,301 | #2427 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 423 | 510 |
| Enrollment | 423 | 510 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 31.2% | 26.1% |
| Students per teacher | 16.9 | 15.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 79% | 66% |
| Math proficiency | 64% | 57% |
| city | Lake Orion | Oakland |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (75.4 vs 74.6).
- •Blanche Sims Elementary School does better on math proficiency (64% vs 57%).
- •Blanche Sims Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (79% vs 66%).
- •Oakview Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (26.1% vs 31.2%).
- •Oakview Middle School does better on students per teacher (15.0 vs 16.9).
- •Oakview Middle School is the larger school with 510 students compared with 423.
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 Blanche Sims Elementary School better than Oakview Middle 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 Blanche Sims Elementary School and Oakview Middle School?
About 4.6 km in a straight line, between Lake Orion and Oakland in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Blanche Sims Elementary School: 423. Oakview Middle School: 510. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Blanche Sims Elementary School and Oakview Middle School rank in Michigan?
Blanche Sims Elementary School is 166th of 1,581 and Oakview Middle School is 60th of 485 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).