Orchard Middle School vs Parkside Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Ohio, United States, 416 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Orchard Middle School
Solon · Public middle · Grades 5–6
730 students
Parkside Elementary School
Solon · Public elementary · Grades K–4
502 students
| Measure | Orchard Middle School Solon, Ohio | Parkside Elementary School Solon, Ohio |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 86 Top 5% | 85 Top 5% |
| State rank | #48 of 646 | #102 of 1,713 |
| National rank | #615 of 15,369 | #2279 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 5–6 | Grades K–4 |
| Students | 730 | 502 |
| Enrollment | 730 | 502 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 18.5% | 17.3% |
| Students per teacher | 18.3 | 19.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 94% | 97% |
| Math proficiency | 98% | 99.5% |
| city | Solon | Solon |
| state | Ohio | Ohio |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (86.3 vs 85.4).
- •Parkside Elementary School does better on math proficiency (99.5% vs 98%).
- •Parkside Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (97% vs 94%).
- •Parkside Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (17.3% vs 18.5%).
- •Orchard Middle School does better on students per teacher (18.3 vs 19.3).
- •Orchard Middle School is the larger school with 730 students compared with 502.
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 Middle School better than Parkside Elementary 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 Orchard Middle School and Parkside Elementary School?
About 416 m in a straight line, between Solon and Solon in Ohio.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Orchard Middle School: 730. Parkside Elementary School: 502. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Orchard Middle School and Parkside Elementary School rank in Ohio?
Orchard Middle School is 48th of 646 and Parkside Elementary School is 102nd of 1,713 among middle schools in Ohio on the 2025 Success Index (US).