Orchard Park Elementary School vs Van Buren Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Ohio, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Orchard Park Elementary School
Kettering · Public elementary · Grades K–5
294 students
Van Buren Middle School
Kettering · Public middle · Grades 6–8
598 students
| Measure | Orchard Park Elementary School Kettering, Ohio | Van Buren Middle School Kettering, Ohio |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 85 Top 5% | 79 Top 25% |
| State rank | #116 of 1,713 | #171 of 646 |
| National rank | #2416 of 50,301 | #1711 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 294 | 598 |
| Enrollment | 294 | 598 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 49% | 40.8% |
| Students per teacher | 12.8 | 15.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 87% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 87% | 70% |
| city | Kettering | Kettering |
| state | Ohio | Ohio |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Orchard Park Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (85.1 vs 78.6).
- •Orchard Park Elementary School does better on math proficiency (87% vs 70%).
- •Orchard Park Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (87% vs 77%).
- •Van Buren Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (40.8% vs 49%).
- •Orchard Park Elementary School does better on students per teacher (12.8 vs 15.0).
- •Van Buren Middle School is the larger school with 598 students compared with 294.
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 Park Elementary School better than Van Buren Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Orchard Park Elementary School ranks higher (85.1 vs 78.6 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 Park Elementary School and Van Buren Middle School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Kettering and Kettering in Ohio.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Orchard Park Elementary School: 294. Van Buren Middle School: 598. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Orchard Park Elementary School and Van Buren Middle School rank in Ohio?
Orchard Park Elementary School is 116th of 1,713 and Van Buren Middle School is 171st of 646 among elementary schools in Ohio on the 2025 Success Index (US).