Ashlawn Elementary vs Swanson Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Virginia, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ashlawn Elementary
Arlington · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
553 students
Swanson Middle
Arlington · Public middle · Grades 6–8
993 students
| Measure | Ashlawn Elementary Arlington, Virginia | Swanson Middle Arlington, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 92 Top 5% | 91 Top 5% |
| State rank | #40 of 1,142 | #20 of 340 |
| National rank | #417 of 50,301 | #232 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 553 | 993 |
| Enrollment | 553 | 993 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 23.3% | 19.9% |
| Students per teacher | 12.6 | 14.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 87% | 90% |
| Math proficiency | 89% | 93% |
| city | Arlington | Arlington |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ashlawn Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (91.9 vs 90.9).
- •Swanson Middle does better on math proficiency (93% vs 89%).
- •Swanson Middle does better on reading proficiency (90% vs 87%).
- •Swanson Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (19.9% vs 23.3%).
- •Ashlawn Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.6 vs 14.2).
- •Swanson Middle is the larger school with 993 students compared with 553.
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 Ashlawn Elementary better than Swanson Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Ashlawn Elementary ranks higher (91.9 vs 90.9 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 Ashlawn Elementary and Swanson Middle?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Arlington and Arlington in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ashlawn Elementary: 553. Swanson Middle: 993. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ashlawn Elementary and Swanson Middle rank in Virginia?
Ashlawn Elementary is 40th of 1,142 and Swanson Middle is 20th of 340 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).