Midvale Elementary vs Orchard Ridge Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Wisconsin, United States, 3.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Midvale Elementary
Madison · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
372 students
Orchard Ridge Elementary
Madison · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
265 students
| Measure | Midvale Elementary Madison, Wisconsin | Orchard Ridge Elementary Madison, Wisconsin |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 78 Top 25% | 36 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #102 of 1,069 | #845 of 1,069 |
| National rank | #6377 of 50,301 | #34387 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–2 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 372 | 265 |
| Enrollment | 372 | 265 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 42.2% | 52.1% |
| Students per teacher | 10.6 | 11.5 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 22% |
| Math proficiency | – | 32% |
| city | Madison | Madison |
| state | Wisconsin | Wisconsin |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Midvale Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (77.6 vs 36.4).
- •Midvale Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (42.2% vs 52.1%).
- •Midvale Elementary does better on students per teacher (10.6 vs 11.5).
- •Midvale Elementary is the larger school with 372 students compared with 265.
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 Midvale Elementary better than Orchard Ridge Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Midvale Elementary ranks higher (77.6 vs 36.4 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 Midvale Elementary and Orchard Ridge Elementary?
About 3.3 km in a straight line, between Madison and Madison in Wisconsin.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Midvale Elementary: 372. Orchard Ridge Elementary: 265. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Midvale Elementary and Orchard Ridge Elementary rank in Wisconsin?
Midvale Elementary is 102nd of 1,069 and Orchard Ridge Elementary is 845th of 1,069 among elementary schools in Wisconsin on the 2025 Success Index (US).