Milele Chikasa Anana Elementary School vs Orchard Ridge Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Wisconsin, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Milele Chikasa Anana Elementary School
Madison · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
455 students
Orchard Ridge Elementary
Madison · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
265 students
| Measure | Milele Chikasa Anana Elementary School Madison, Wisconsin | Orchard Ridge Elementary Madison, Wisconsin |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 36 Lower 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #848 of 1,069 | #845 of 1,069 |
| National rank | #34528 of 50,301 | #34387 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 455 | 265 |
| Enrollment | 455 | 265 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 50.8% | 52.1% |
| Students per teacher | 10.6 | 11.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 22% | 22% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 32% |
| city | Madison | Madison |
| state | Wisconsin | Wisconsin |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (36.2 vs 36.4).
- •Orchard Ridge Elementary does better on math proficiency (32% vs 27%).
- •Milele Chikasa Anana Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (50.8% vs 52.1%).
- •Milele Chikasa Anana Elementary School does better on students per teacher (10.6 vs 11.5).
- •Milele Chikasa Anana Elementary School is the larger school with 455 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 Milele Chikasa Anana Elementary School better than Orchard Ridge Elementary?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Milele Chikasa Anana Elementary School and Orchard Ridge Elementary?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Madison and Madison in Wisconsin.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Milele Chikasa Anana Elementary School: 455. Orchard Ridge Elementary: 265. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Milele Chikasa Anana Elementary School and Orchard Ridge Elementary rank in Wisconsin?
Milele Chikasa Anana Elementary School is 848th of 1,069 and Orchard Ridge Elementary is 845th of 1,069 among elementary schools in Wisconsin on the 2025 Success Index (US).