B.C. Charles Elementary vs Ethel M. Gildersleeve Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Virginia, United States, 3.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
B.C. Charles Elementary
Newport News · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
388 students
Ethel M. Gildersleeve Middle
Newport News · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,087 students
| Measure | B.C. Charles Elementary Newport News, Virginia | Ethel M. Gildersleeve Middle Newport News, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 52 Top 50% | 64 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1044 of 1,142 | #284 of 340 |
| National rank | #23589 of 50,301 | #4685 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 388 | 1,087 |
| Enrollment | 388 | 1,087 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.7% | 97.7% |
| Students per teacher | 20.4 | – |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 70% | 74% |
| city | Newport News | Newport News |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ethel M. Gildersleeve Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (63.6 vs 52.2).
- •Ethel M. Gildersleeve Middle does better on math proficiency (74% vs 70%).
- •Ethel M. Gildersleeve Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (97.7% vs 99.7%).
- •Ethel M. Gildersleeve Middle is the larger school with 1,087 students compared with 388.
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 B.C. Charles Elementary better than Ethel M. Gildersleeve Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Ethel M. Gildersleeve Middle ranks higher (63.6 vs 52.2 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 B.C. Charles Elementary and Ethel M. Gildersleeve Middle?
About 3.9 km in a straight line, between Newport News and Newport News in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
B.C. Charles Elementary: 388. Ethel M. Gildersleeve Middle: 1,087. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do B.C. Charles Elementary and Ethel M. Gildersleeve Middle rank in Virginia?
B.C. Charles Elementary is 1044th of 1,142 and Ethel M. Gildersleeve Middle is 284th of 340 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).