Addison Aerospace Magnet Middle vs John P. Fishwick Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Virginia, United States, 2.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Addison Aerospace Magnet Middle
Roanoke · Public middle · Grades 6–8
540 students
John P. Fishwick Middle
Roanoke · Public middle · Grades 6–8
456 students
| Measure | Addison Aerospace Magnet Middle Roanoke, Virginia | John P. Fishwick Middle Roanoke, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 63 Top 50% | 67 Top 50% |
| State rank | #290 of 340 | #268 of 340 |
| National rank | #4807 of 15,369 | #4078 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 540 | 456 |
| Enrollment | 540 | 456 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 97.2% | 97.6% |
| Students per teacher | 11.3 | 12.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 65% | 71% |
| Math proficiency | 63% | 75% |
| city | Roanoke | Roanoke |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •John P. Fishwick Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (66.6 vs 63.0).
- •John P. Fishwick Middle does better on math proficiency (75% vs 63%).
- •John P. Fishwick Middle does better on reading proficiency (71% vs 65%).
- •Addison Aerospace Magnet Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (97.2% vs 97.6%).
- •Addison Aerospace Magnet Middle does better on students per teacher (11.3 vs 12.7).
- •Addison Aerospace Magnet Middle is the larger school with 540 students compared with 456.
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 Addison Aerospace Magnet Middle better than John P. Fishwick Middle?
On the Success Index (US), John P. Fishwick Middle ranks higher (66.6 vs 63.0 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 Addison Aerospace Magnet Middle and John P. Fishwick Middle?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Roanoke and Roanoke in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Addison Aerospace Magnet Middle: 540. John P. Fishwick Middle: 456. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Addison Aerospace Magnet Middle and John P. Fishwick Middle rank in Virginia?
Addison Aerospace Magnet Middle is 290th of 340 and John P. Fishwick Middle is 268th of 340 among middle schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).