Bren Mar Park Elementary vs Key Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Virginia, United States, 2.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bren Mar Park Elementary
Alexandria · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
490 students
Key Middle
Springfield · Public middle · Grades 7–8
700 students
| Measure | Bren Mar Park Elementary Alexandria, Virginia | Key Middle Springfield, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 75 Top 25% | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank | #466 of 1,142 | #163 of 340 |
| National rank | #8242 of 50,301 | #2462 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 490 | 700 |
| Enrollment | 490 | 700 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 70.2% | 74.9% |
| Students per teacher | 12.6 | 10.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 69% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 85% | 77% |
| city | Alexandria | Springfield |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (74.5 vs 74.4).
- •Bren Mar Park Elementary does better on math proficiency (85% vs 77%).
- •Key Middle does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 69%).
- •Bren Mar Park Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (70.2% vs 74.9%).
- •Key Middle does better on students per teacher (10.9 vs 12.6).
- •Key Middle is the larger school with 700 students compared with 490.
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 Bren Mar Park Elementary better than Key Middle?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Bren Mar Park Elementary and Key Middle?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Alexandria and Springfield in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bren Mar Park Elementary: 490. Key Middle: 700. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bren Mar Park Elementary and Key Middle rank in Virginia?
Bren Mar Park Elementary is 466th of 1,142 and Key Middle is 163rd of 340 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).