Orem Jr High vs Parkside Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Utah, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Orem Jr High
Orem · Public middle · Grades 7–9
969 students
Parkside Elementary
Orem · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
588 students
| Measure | Orem Jr High Orem, Utah | Parkside Elementary Orem, Utah |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 32 Lower 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #121 of 141 | #477 of 580 |
| National rank | #11539 of 15,369 | #36869 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–9 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 969 | 588 |
| Enrollment | 969 | 588 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 39% | 61.1% |
| Students per teacher | 24.2 | 23.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 36% | – |
| Math proficiency | 25% | – |
| city | Orem | Orem |
| state | Utah | Utah |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (31.9 vs 32.6).
- •Orem Jr High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (39% vs 61.1%).
- •Parkside Elementary does better on students per teacher (23.5 vs 24.2).
- •Orem Jr High is the larger school with 969 students compared with 588.
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 Orem Jr High better than Parkside Elementary?
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 Orem Jr High and Parkside Elementary?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Orem and Orem in Utah.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Orem Jr High: 969. Parkside Elementary: 588. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Orem Jr High and Parkside Elementary rank in Utah?
Orem Jr High is 121st of 141 and Parkside Elementary is 477th of 580 among middle schools in Utah on the 2025 Success Index (US).