Garden City Middle School vs Orchard View Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Michigan, United States, 251 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Garden City Middle School
Garden City · Public middle · Grades 7–8
423 students
Orchard View Middle School
Muskegon · Public middle · Grades 5–9
422 students
| Measure | Garden City Middle School Garden City, Michigan | Orchard View Middle School Muskegon, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 40 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #305 of 485 | #418 of 485 |
| National rank | #9764 of 15,369 | #13195 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades 5–9 |
| Students | 423 | 422 |
| Enrollment | 423 | 422 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 47.3% | 69.2% |
| Students per teacher | 16.9 | 15.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 45% | 29% |
| Math proficiency | 28% | 18% |
| city | Garden City | Muskegon |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Garden City Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (40.2 vs 23.2).
- •Garden City Middle School does better on math proficiency (28% vs 18%).
- •Garden City Middle School does better on reading proficiency (45% vs 29%).
- •Garden City Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (47.3% vs 69.2%).
- •Orchard View Middle School does better on students per teacher (15.1 vs 16.9).
- •Garden City Middle School is the larger school with 423 students compared with 422.
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 Garden City Middle School better than Orchard View Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Garden City Middle School ranks higher (40.2 vs 23.2 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 Garden City Middle School and Orchard View Middle School?
About 251 km in a straight line, between Garden City and Muskegon in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Garden City Middle School: 423. Orchard View Middle School: 422. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Garden City Middle School and Orchard View Middle School rank in Michigan?
Garden City Middle School is 305th of 485 and Orchard View Middle School is 418th of 485 among middle schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).