Ellicott Road Elementary School vs Orchard Park Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 2.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ellicott Road Elementary School
Orchard Park · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
718 students
Orchard Park Middle School
Orchard Park · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,086 students
| Measure | Ellicott Road Elementary School Orchard Park, New York | Orchard Park Middle School Orchard Park, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 81 Top 10% | 82 Top 10% |
| State rank | #332 of 2,536 | #113 of 785 |
| National rank | #4258 of 50,301 | #1234 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 718 | 1,086 |
| Enrollment | 718 | 1,086 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 11.3% | 14.4% |
| Students per teacher | 12.8 | 10.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 59% |
| Math proficiency | 68% | 61% |
| city | Orchard Park | Orchard Park |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (81.3 vs 81.6).
- •Ellicott Road Elementary School does better on math proficiency (68% vs 61%).
- •Ellicott Road Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 59%).
- •Ellicott Road Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (11.3% vs 14.4%).
- •Orchard Park Middle School does better on students per teacher (10.5 vs 12.8).
- •Orchard Park Middle School is the larger school with 1,086 students compared with 718.
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 Ellicott Road Elementary School better than Orchard Park Middle School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Ellicott Road Elementary School and Orchard Park Middle School?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Orchard Park and Orchard Park in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ellicott Road Elementary School: 718. Orchard Park Middle School: 1,086. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ellicott Road Elementary School and Orchard Park Middle School rank in New York?
Ellicott Road Elementary School is 332nd of 2,536 and Orchard Park Middle School is 113th of 785 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).