Orchard View Middle School vs Timberland Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Michigan, United States, 2.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Orchard View Middle School
Muskegon · Public middle · Grades 5–9
422 students
Timberland Academy
Muskegon · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
613 students
| Measure | Orchard View Middle School Muskegon, Michigan | Timberland Academy Muskegon, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 23 Lower 50% | 15 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #418 of 485 | #1422 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #13195 of 15,369 | #47505 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 5–9 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 422 | 613 |
| Enrollment | 422 | 613 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 69.2% | 97.1% |
| Students per teacher | 15.1 | 15.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 29% | 25% |
| Math proficiency | 18% | 19% |
| city | Muskegon | Muskegon |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Orchard View Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (23.2 vs 15.3).
- •Timberland Academy does better on math proficiency (19% vs 18%).
- •Orchard View Middle School does better on reading proficiency (29% vs 25%).
- •Orchard View Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (69.2% vs 97.1%).
- •Timberland Academy does better on students per teacher (15.0 vs 15.1).
- •Timberland Academy is the larger school with 613 students compared with 422.
- •Orchard View Middle School 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 Middle School better than Timberland Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Orchard View Middle School ranks higher (23.2 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 Middle School and Timberland Academy?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Muskegon and Muskegon in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Orchard View Middle School: 422. Timberland Academy: 613. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Orchard View Middle School and Timberland Academy rank in Michigan?
Orchard View Middle School is 418th of 485 and Timberland Academy is 1422nd of 1,581 among middle schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).