Blacksburg Middle vs Margaret Beeks Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Virginia, United States, 4.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Blacksburg Middle
Blacksburg · Public middle · Grades 6–8
958 students
Margaret Beeks Elementary
Blacksburg · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
346 students
| Measure | Blacksburg Middle Blacksburg, Virginia | Margaret Beeks Elementary Blacksburg, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 91 Top 5% | 85 Top 10% |
| State rank | #25 of 340 | #257 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #244 of 15,369 | #2684 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 958 | 346 |
| Enrollment | 958 | 346 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 27% | 39.9% |
| Students per teacher | 13.1 | 13.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 88% | 79% |
| Math proficiency | 89% | 82% |
| city | Blacksburg | Blacksburg |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Blacksburg Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (90.6 vs 84.5).
- •Blacksburg Middle does better on math proficiency (89% vs 82%).
- •Blacksburg Middle does better on reading proficiency (88% vs 79%).
- •Blacksburg Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (27% vs 39.9%).
- •Blacksburg Middle does better on students per teacher (13.1 vs 13.3).
- •Blacksburg Middle is the larger school with 958 students compared with 346.
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 Blacksburg Middle better than Margaret Beeks Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Blacksburg Middle ranks higher (90.6 vs 84.5 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 Blacksburg Middle and Margaret Beeks Elementary?
About 4.9 km in a straight line, between Blacksburg and Blacksburg in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Blacksburg Middle: 958. Margaret Beeks Elementary: 346. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Blacksburg Middle and Margaret Beeks Elementary rank in Virginia?
Blacksburg Middle is 25th of 340 and Margaret Beeks Elementary is 257th of 1,142 among middle schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).