Orchard Valley Middle School vs Thomas E. Bowe Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in New Jersey, United States, 3.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Orchard Valley Middle School
Sewell · Public middle · Grades 6–8
529 students
Thomas E. Bowe Middle School
Glassboro · Public middle · Grades 6–8
412 students
| Measure | Orchard Valley Middle School Sewell, New Jersey | Thomas E. Bowe Middle School Glassboro, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 55 Top 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #309 of 440 | #366 of 440 |
| National rank | #6510 of 15,369 | #9500 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 529 | 412 |
| Enrollment | 529 | 412 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 30.1% | 45.6% |
| Students per teacher | 10.6 | 11.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 46% | 30% |
| Math proficiency | 30% | 30% |
| city | Sewell | Glassboro |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Orchard Valley Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (55.3 vs 41.5).
- •Orchard Valley Middle School does better on reading proficiency (46% vs 30%).
- •Orchard Valley Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (30.1% vs 45.6%).
- •Orchard Valley Middle School does better on students per teacher (10.6 vs 11.1).
- •Orchard Valley Middle School is the larger school with 529 students compared with 412.
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 Valley Middle School better than Thomas E. Bowe Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Orchard Valley Middle School ranks higher (55.3 vs 41.5 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 Orchard Valley Middle School and Thomas E. Bowe Middle School?
About 3.2 km in a straight line, between Sewell and Glassboro in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Orchard Valley Middle School: 529. Thomas E. Bowe Middle School: 412. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Orchard Valley Middle School and Thomas E. Bowe Middle School rank in New Jersey?
Orchard Valley Middle School is 309th of 440 and Thomas E. Bowe Middle School is 366th of 440 among middle schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).