Orr William E MS vs Petersen Dean ES
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Nevada, United States, 832 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Orr William E MS
Las Vegas · Public middle · Grades 6–8
919 students
Petersen Dean ES
Las Vegas · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
702 students
| Measure | Orr William E MS Las Vegas, Nevada | Petersen Dean ES Las Vegas, Nevada |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 7 Lower 50% | 11 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #102 of 106 | #381 of 408 |
| National rank | #15282 of 15,369 | #49068 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 919 | 702 |
| Enrollment | 919 | 702 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 27.0 | 17.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 29% | 23% |
| Math proficiency | 11% | 25% |
| city | Las Vegas | Las Vegas |
| state | Nevada | Nevada |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Petersen Dean ES scores higher on the Success Index (US) (11.4 vs 6.5).
- •Petersen Dean ES does better on math proficiency (25% vs 11%).
- •Orr William E MS does better on reading proficiency (29% vs 23%).
- •Petersen Dean ES does better on students per teacher (17.6 vs 27.0).
- •Orr William E MS is the larger school with 919 students compared with 702.
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 Orr William E MS better than Petersen Dean ES?
On the Success Index (US), Petersen Dean ES ranks higher (11.4 vs 6.5 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 Orr William E MS and Petersen Dean ES?
About 832 m in a straight line, between Las Vegas and Las Vegas in Nevada.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Orr William E MS: 919. Petersen Dean ES: 702. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Orr William E MS and Petersen Dean ES rank in Nevada?
Orr William E MS is 102nd of 106 and Petersen Dean ES is 381st of 408 among middle schools in Nevada on the 2025 Success Index (US).