Orchard View Early Elementary vs Timberland Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Michigan, United States, 2.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Orchard View Early Elementary
Muskegon · Public elementary · Grades PK–1
331 students
Timberland Academy
Muskegon · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
613 students
| Measure | Orchard View Early Elementary Muskegon, Michigan | Timberland Academy Muskegon, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 48 Lower 50% | 15 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #759 of 1,581 | #1422 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #26683 of 50,301 | #47505 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–1 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 331 | 613 |
| Enrollment | 331 | 613 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 69.5% | 97.1% |
| Students per teacher | 13.8 | 15.0 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 25% |
| Math proficiency | – | 19% |
| city | Muskegon | Muskegon |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Orchard View Early Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (47.7 vs 15.3).
- •Orchard View Early Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (69.5% vs 97.1%).
- •Orchard View Early Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.8 vs 15.0).
- •Timberland Academy is the larger school with 613 students compared with 331.
- •Orchard View Early Elementary is a public school while Timberland Academy is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Orchard View Early Elementary better than Timberland Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Orchard View Early Elementary ranks higher (47.7 vs 15.3 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 Orchard View Early Elementary and Timberland Academy?
About 2.9 km in a straight line, between Muskegon and Muskegon in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Orchard View Early Elementary: 331. Timberland Academy: 613. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Orchard View Early Elementary and Timberland Academy rank in Michigan?
Orchard View Early Elementary is 759th of 1,581 and Timberland Academy is 1422nd of 1,581 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).