Oakridge Lower Elementary School vs Orchard View Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Michigan, United States, 5.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Oakridge Lower Elementary School
Muskegon · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
549 students
Orchard View Middle School
Muskegon · Public middle · Grades 5–9
422 students
| Measure | Oakridge Lower Elementary School Muskegon, Michigan | Orchard View Middle School Muskegon, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 37 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1015 of 1,581 | #418 of 485 |
| National rank | #34323 of 50,301 | #13195 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades 5–9 |
| Students | 549 | 422 |
| Enrollment | 549 | 422 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 72.5% | 69.2% |
| Students per teacher | 15.3 | 15.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 29% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 18% |
| city | Muskegon | Muskegon |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Oakridge Lower Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (36.5 vs 23.2).
- •Oakridge Lower Elementary School does better on math proficiency (37% vs 18%).
- •Oakridge Lower Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 29%).
- •Orchard View Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (69.2% vs 72.5%).
- •Orchard View Middle School does better on students per teacher (15.1 vs 15.3).
- •Oakridge Lower Elementary School is the larger school with 549 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 Oakridge Lower Elementary School better than Orchard View Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Oakridge Lower Elementary School ranks higher (36.5 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 Oakridge Lower Elementary School and Orchard View Middle School?
About 5.7 km in a straight line, between Muskegon and Muskegon in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Oakridge Lower Elementary School: 549. Orchard View Middle School: 422. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Oakridge Lower Elementary School and Orchard View Middle School rank in Michigan?
Oakridge Lower Elementary School is 1015th of 1,581 and Orchard View Middle School is 418th of 485 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).