Orting Middle School vs Tehaleh Heights Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Washington, United States, 3.2 km 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
Tehaleh Heights Elementary School
Bonney Lake · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
627 students
| Measure | Orting Middle School Orting, Washington | Tehaleh Heights Elementary School Bonney Lake, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 49 Lower 50% | 81 Top 10% |
| State rank | #216 of 363 | #123 of 1,154 |
| National rank | #7922 of 15,369 | #4566 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 643 | 627 |
| Enrollment | 643 | 627 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 40% | 18.3% |
| Students per teacher | 21.4 | 17.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 55% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 36% | 77% |
| city | Orting | Bonney Lake |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Tehaleh Heights Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (80.8 vs 48.7).
- •Tehaleh Heights Elementary School does better on math proficiency (77% vs 36%).
- •Tehaleh Heights Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 55%).
- •Tehaleh Heights Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (18.3% vs 40%).
- •Tehaleh Heights Elementary School does better on students per teacher (17.9 vs 21.4).
- •Orting Middle School is the larger school with 643 students compared with 627.
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 Tehaleh Heights Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Tehaleh Heights Elementary School ranks higher (80.8 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 Tehaleh Heights Elementary School?
About 3.2 km in a straight line, between Orting and Bonney Lake in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Orting Middle School: 643. Tehaleh Heights Elementary School: 627. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Orting Middle School and Tehaleh Heights Elementary School rank in Washington?
Orting Middle School is 216th of 363 and Tehaleh Heights Elementary School is 123rd of 1,154 among middle schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).