Orchard Lane Elementary vs Poplar Creek Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Wisconsin, United States, 3.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Orchard Lane Elementary
New Berlin · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
453 students
Poplar Creek Elementary
New Berlin · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
514 students
| Measure | Orchard Lane Elementary New Berlin, Wisconsin | Poplar Creek Elementary New Berlin, Wisconsin |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 74 Top 25% | 75 Top 25% |
| State rank | #163 of 1,069 | #144 of 1,069 |
| National rank | #8795 of 50,301 | #8163 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 453 | 514 |
| Enrollment | 453 | 514 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 18.8% | 22.4% |
| Students per teacher | 14.6 | 14.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 56% | 59% |
| Math proficiency | 68% | 68% |
| city | New Berlin | New Berlin |
| state | Wisconsin | Wisconsin |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Poplar Creek Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (74.7 vs 73.7).
- •Poplar Creek Elementary does better on reading proficiency (59% vs 56%).
- •Orchard Lane Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (18.8% vs 22.4%).
- •Orchard Lane Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.6 vs 14.7).
- •Poplar Creek Elementary is the larger school with 514 students compared with 453.
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 Lane Elementary better than Poplar Creek Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Poplar Creek Elementary ranks higher (74.7 vs 73.7 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 Orchard Lane Elementary and Poplar Creek Elementary?
About 3.8 km in a straight line, between New Berlin and New Berlin in Wisconsin.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Orchard Lane Elementary: 453. Poplar Creek Elementary: 514. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Orchard Lane Elementary and Poplar Creek Elementary rank in Wisconsin?
Orchard Lane Elementary is 163rd of 1,069 and Poplar Creek Elementary is 144th of 1,069 among elementary schools in Wisconsin on the 2025 Success Index (US).