Arlington Traditional vs Swanson Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Virginia, United States, 838 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Arlington Traditional
Arlington · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
624 students
Swanson Middle
Arlington · Public middle · Grades 6–8
993 students
| Measure | Arlington Traditional Arlington, Virginia | Swanson Middle Arlington, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 87 Top 5% | 91 Top 5% |
| State rank | #174 of 1,142 | #20 of 340 |
| National rank | #1599 of 50,301 | #232 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 624 | 993 |
| Enrollment | 624 | 993 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 35.3% | 19.9% |
| Students per teacher | 14.5 | 14.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 96% | 90% |
| Math proficiency | 98% | 93% |
| city | Arlington | Arlington |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Swanson Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (90.9 vs 87.1).
- •Arlington Traditional does better on math proficiency (98% vs 93%).
- •Arlington Traditional does better on reading proficiency (96% vs 90%).
- •Swanson Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (19.9% vs 35.3%).
- •Swanson Middle does better on students per teacher (14.2 vs 14.5).
- •Swanson Middle is the larger school with 993 students compared with 624.
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 Arlington Traditional better than Swanson Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Swanson Middle ranks higher (90.9 vs 87.1 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 Arlington Traditional and Swanson Middle?
About 838 m in a straight line, between Arlington and Arlington in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Arlington Traditional: 624. Swanson Middle: 993. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Arlington Traditional and Swanson Middle rank in Virginia?
Arlington Traditional is 174th of 1,142 and Swanson Middle is 20th of 340 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).