Cascade Elementary vs Orchard Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Washington, United States, 3.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cascade Elementary
East Wenatchee · Public elementary · Grades K–6
568 students
Orchard Middle School
Wenatchee · Public middle · Grades 6–8
395 students
| Measure | Cascade Elementary East Wenatchee, Washington | Orchard Middle School Wenatchee, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 71 Top 25% | 32 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #289 of 1,154 | #312 of 363 |
| National rank | #10570 of 50,301 | #11429 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 568 | 395 |
| Enrollment | 568 | 395 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 53.3% | 76.7% |
| Students per teacher | 16.2 | 17.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 46% |
| Math proficiency | 72% | 29% |
| city | East Wenatchee | Wenatchee |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cascade Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (71.0 vs 32.4).
- •Cascade Elementary does better on math proficiency (72% vs 29%).
- •Cascade Elementary does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 46%).
- •Cascade Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (53.3% vs 76.7%).
- •Cascade Elementary does better on students per teacher (16.2 vs 17.2).
- •Cascade Elementary is the larger school with 568 students compared with 395.
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 Elementary better than Orchard Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Cascade Elementary ranks higher (71.0 vs 32.4 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 Elementary and Orchard Middle School?
About 3.1 km in a straight line, between East Wenatchee and Wenatchee in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cascade Elementary: 568. Orchard Middle School: 395. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cascade Elementary and Orchard Middle School rank in Washington?
Cascade Elementary is 289th of 1,154 and Orchard Middle School is 312th of 363 among elementary schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).