Glacier View Junior High vs Orting Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Washington, United States, 3.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Glacier View Junior High
Puyallup · Public middle · Grades 7–9
843 students
Orting Middle School
Orting · Public middle · Grades 6–8
643 students
| Measure | Glacier View Junior High Puyallup, Washington | Orting Middle School Orting, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 54 Top 50% | 49 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #188 of 363 | #216 of 363 |
| National rank | #6897 of 15,369 | #7922 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 7–9 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 843 | 643 |
| Enrollment | 843 | 643 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 45.2% | 40% |
| Students per teacher | 22.2 | 21.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 59% | 55% |
| Math proficiency | 44% | 36% |
| city | Puyallup | Orting |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Glacier View Junior High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (53.5 vs 48.7).
- •Glacier View Junior High does better on math proficiency (44% vs 36%).
- •Glacier View Junior High does better on reading proficiency (59% vs 55%).
- •Orting Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (40% vs 45.2%).
- •Orting Middle School does better on students per teacher (21.4 vs 22.2).
- •Glacier View Junior High is the larger school with 843 students compared with 643.
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 Glacier View Junior High better than Orting Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Glacier View Junior High ranks higher (53.5 vs 48.7 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 Glacier View Junior High and Orting Middle School?
About 3.5 km in a straight line, between Puyallup and Orting in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Glacier View Junior High: 843. Orting Middle School: 643. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Glacier View Junior High and Orting Middle School rank in Washington?
Glacier View Junior High is 188th of 363 and Orting Middle School is 216th of 363 among middle schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).