Foothills Middle School vs Orchard Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Washington, United States, 2.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Foothills Middle School
Wenatchee · Public middle · Grades 6–8
567 students
Orchard Middle School
Wenatchee · Public middle · Grades 6–8
395 students
| Measure | Foothills Middle School Wenatchee, Washington | Orchard Middle School Wenatchee, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 58 Top 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #157 of 363 | #312 of 363 |
| National rank | #5981 of 15,369 | #11429 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 567 | 395 |
| Enrollment | 567 | 395 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 58.2% | 76.7% |
| Students per teacher | 19.6 | 17.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 46% |
| Math proficiency | 51% | 29% |
| city | Wenatchee | Wenatchee |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Foothills Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (57.6 vs 32.4).
- •Foothills Middle School does better on math proficiency (51% vs 29%).
- •Foothills Middle School does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 46%).
- •Foothills Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (58.2% vs 76.7%).
- •Orchard Middle School does better on students per teacher (17.2 vs 19.6).
- •Foothills Middle School is the larger school with 567 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 Foothills Middle School better than Orchard Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Foothills Middle School ranks higher (57.6 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 Foothills Middle School and Orchard Middle School?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Wenatchee and Wenatchee in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Foothills Middle School: 567. Orchard Middle School: 395. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Foothills Middle School and Orchard Middle School rank in Washington?
Foothills Middle School is 157th of 363 and Orchard Middle School is 312th of 363 among middle schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).