Marcus Whitman Middle School vs Orchard Heights Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Washington, United States, 276 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Marcus Whitman Middle School
Port Orchard · Public middle · Grades 6–8
623 students
Orchard Heights Elementary
Port Orchard · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
529 students
| Measure | Marcus Whitman Middle School Port Orchard, Washington | Orchard Heights Elementary Port Orchard, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 51 Top 50% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank | #203 of 363 | #286 of 1,154 |
| National rank | #7392 of 15,369 | #10467 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 623 | 529 |
| Enrollment | 623 | 529 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 59.9% | 58% |
| Students per teacher | 15.2 | 13.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 66% |
| Math proficiency | 40% | 68% |
| city | Port Orchard | Port Orchard |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Orchard Heights Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (71.2 vs 51.2).
- •Orchard Heights Elementary does better on math proficiency (68% vs 40%).
- •Orchard Heights Elementary does better on reading proficiency (66% vs 57%).
- •Orchard Heights Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (58% vs 59.9%).
- •Orchard Heights Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.2 vs 15.2).
- •Marcus Whitman Middle School is the larger school with 623 students compared with 529.
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 Marcus Whitman Middle School better than Orchard Heights Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Orchard Heights Elementary ranks higher (71.2 vs 51.2 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 Marcus Whitman Middle School and Orchard Heights Elementary?
About 276 m in a straight line, between Port Orchard and Port Orchard in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Marcus Whitman Middle School: 623. Orchard Heights Elementary: 529. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Marcus Whitman Middle School and Orchard Heights Elementary rank in Washington?
Marcus Whitman Middle School is 203rd of 363 and Orchard Heights Elementary is 286th of 1,154 among middle schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).