Orchard Middle School vs Pinnacles Prep Charter School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Washington, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Orchard Middle School
Wenatchee · Public middle · Grades 6–8
395 students
Pinnacles Prep Charter School
Wenatchee · Charter middle · Grades 6–10
234 students
| Measure | Orchard Middle School Wenatchee, Washington | Pinnacles Prep Charter School Wenatchee, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 32 Lower 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| State rank | #312 of 363 | #147 of 363 |
| National rank | #11429 of 15,369 | #5765 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–10 |
| Students | 395 | 234 |
| Enrollment | 395 | 234 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 76.7% | 51.3% |
| Students per teacher | 17.2 | 13.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 46% | – |
| Math proficiency | 29% | – |
| city | Wenatchee | Wenatchee |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Pinnacles Prep Charter School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (58.7 vs 32.4).
- •Pinnacles Prep Charter School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (51.3% vs 76.7%).
- •Pinnacles Prep Charter School does better on students per teacher (13.0 vs 17.2).
- •Orchard Middle School is the larger school with 395 students compared with 234.
- •Orchard Middle School is a public school while Pinnacles Prep Charter School is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Orchard Middle School better than Pinnacles Prep Charter School?
On the Success Index (US), Pinnacles Prep Charter School ranks higher (58.7 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 Orchard Middle School and Pinnacles Prep Charter School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Wenatchee and Wenatchee in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Orchard Middle School: 395. Pinnacles Prep Charter School: 234. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Orchard Middle School and Pinnacles Prep Charter School rank in Washington?
Orchard Middle School is 312th of 363 and Pinnacles Prep Charter School is 147th of 363 among middle schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).