Orting Middle School vs Ptarmigan Ridge Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Washington, United States, 203 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Orting Middle School
Orting · Public middle · Grades 6–8
643 students
Ptarmigan Ridge Elementary School
Orting · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
723 students
| Measure | Orting Middle School Orting, Washington | Ptarmigan Ridge Elementary School Orting, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 49 Lower 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| State rank | #216 of 363 | #618 of 1,154 |
| National rank | #7922 of 15,369 | #21192 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 643 | 723 |
| Enrollment | 643 | 723 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 40% | 38.9% |
| Students per teacher | 21.4 | 15.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 55% | 54% |
| Math proficiency | 36% | 45% |
| city | Orting | Orting |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ptarmigan Ridge Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (55.7 vs 48.7).
- •Ptarmigan Ridge Elementary School does better on math proficiency (45% vs 36%).
- •Orting Middle School does better on reading proficiency (55% vs 54%).
- •Ptarmigan Ridge Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (38.9% vs 40%).
- •Ptarmigan Ridge Elementary School does better on students per teacher (15.7 vs 21.4).
- •Ptarmigan Ridge Elementary School is the larger school with 723 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 Orting Middle School better than Ptarmigan Ridge Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Ptarmigan Ridge Elementary School ranks higher (55.7 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 Orting Middle School and Ptarmigan Ridge Elementary School?
About 203 m in a straight line, between Orting and Orting in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Orting Middle School: 643. Ptarmigan Ridge Elementary School: 723. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Orting Middle School and Ptarmigan Ridge Elementary School rank in Washington?
Orting Middle School is 216th of 363 and Ptarmigan Ridge Elementary School is 618th of 1,154 among middle schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).