Cascade School vs Orchard School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Utah, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cascade School
Orem · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
882 students
Orchard School
Orem · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
625 students
| Measure | Cascade School Orem, Utah | Orchard School Orem, Utah |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 51 Top 50% | 60 Top 50% |
| State rank | #306 of 580 | #202 of 580 |
| National rank | #24380 of 50,301 | #18485 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 882 | 625 |
| Enrollment | 882 | 625 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 40.2% | 28.2% |
| Students per teacher | 23.2 | 26.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 51% | 58% |
| Math proficiency | 50% | 54% |
| city | Orem | Orem |
| state | Utah | Utah |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Orchard School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (59.6 vs 51.1).
- •Orchard School does better on math proficiency (54% vs 50%).
- •Orchard School does better on reading proficiency (58% vs 51%).
- •Orchard School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (28.2% vs 40.2%).
- •Cascade School does better on students per teacher (23.2 vs 26.0).
- •Cascade School is the larger school with 882 students compared with 625.
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 Cascade School better than Orchard School?
On the Success Index (US), Orchard School ranks higher (59.6 vs 51.1 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 Cascade School and Orchard School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Orem and Orem in Utah.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cascade School: 882. Orchard School: 625. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cascade School and Orchard School rank in Utah?
Cascade School is 306th of 580 and Orchard School is 202nd of 580 among elementary schools in Utah on the 2025 Success Index (US).