Maria Montessori Academy vs Orion Jr High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Utah, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Maria Montessori Academy
Ogden · Charter other · Grades K–9
402 students
Orion Jr High
Harrisville · Public middle · Grades 7–9
1,000 students
| Measure | Maria Montessori Academy Ogden, Utah | Orion Jr High Harrisville, Utah |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | 45 Lower 50% |
| State rank | – | #93 of 141 |
| National rank | – | #8699 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Other | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–9 | Grades 7–9 |
| Students | 402 | 1,000 |
| Enrollment | 402 | 1,000 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 8.5% | 25.4% |
| Students per teacher | 17.5 | 23.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 38% |
| Math proficiency | 14% | 41% |
| city | Ogden | Harrisville |
| state | Utah | Utah |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Orion Jr High does better on math proficiency (41% vs 14%).
- •Orion Jr High does better on reading proficiency (38% vs 32%).
- •Maria Montessori Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (8.5% vs 25.4%).
- •Maria Montessori Academy does better on students per teacher (17.5 vs 23.3).
- •Orion Jr High is the larger school with 1,000 students compared with 402.
- •Maria Montessori Academy is a charter school while Orion Jr High is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Maria Montessori Academy better than Orion Jr High?
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 Maria Montessori Academy and Orion Jr High?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Ogden and Harrisville in Utah.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Maria Montessori Academy: 402. Orion Jr High: 1,000. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Maria Montessori Academy and Orion Jr High rank in Utah?
Maria Montessori Academy is unranked and Orion Jr High is 93rd of 141 among other schools in Utah on the 2025 Success Index (US).