John Newbery Elementary vs Orchard Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Washington, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
John Newbery Elementary
Wenatchee · Public elementary · Grades K–5
437 students
Orchard Middle School
Wenatchee · Public middle · Grades 6–8
395 students
| Measure | John Newbery Elementary Wenatchee, Washington | Orchard Middle School Wenatchee, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 48 Lower 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #768 of 1,154 | #312 of 363 |
| National rank | #26675 of 50,301 | #11429 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 437 | 395 |
| Enrollment | 437 | 395 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 58.1% | 76.7% |
| Students per teacher | 16.2 | 17.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 46% |
| Math proficiency | 43% | 29% |
| city | Wenatchee | Wenatchee |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •John Newbery Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (47.7 vs 32.4).
- •John Newbery Elementary does better on math proficiency (43% vs 29%).
- •John Newbery Elementary does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 46%).
- •John Newbery Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (58.1% vs 76.7%).
- •John Newbery Elementary does better on students per teacher (16.2 vs 17.2).
- •John Newbery Elementary is the larger school with 437 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 John Newbery Elementary better than Orchard Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), John Newbery Elementary ranks higher (47.7 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 John Newbery Elementary and Orchard Middle School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Wenatchee and Wenatchee in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
John Newbery Elementary: 437. Orchard Middle School: 395. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do John Newbery Elementary and Orchard Middle School rank in Washington?
John Newbery Elementary is 768th of 1,154 and Orchard Middle School is 312th of 363 among elementary schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).