Cardinal Elementary vs Swanson Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Virginia, United States, 476 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cardinal Elementary
Arlington · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
682 students
Swanson Middle
Arlington · Public middle · Grades 6–8
993 students
| Measure | Cardinal Elementary Arlington, Virginia | Swanson Middle Arlington, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 92 Top 5% | 91 Top 5% |
| State rank | #38 of 1,142 | #20 of 340 |
| National rank | #394 of 50,301 | #232 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 682 | 993 |
| Enrollment | 682 | 993 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 6.7% | 19.9% |
| Students per teacher | 14.5 | 14.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 90% | 90% |
| Math proficiency | 94% | 93% |
| city | Arlington | Arlington |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cardinal Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (92.1 vs 90.9).
- •Cardinal Elementary does better on math proficiency (94% vs 93%).
- •Cardinal Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (6.7% vs 19.9%).
- •Swanson Middle does better on students per teacher (14.2 vs 14.5).
- •Swanson Middle is the larger school with 993 students compared with 682.
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 Cardinal Elementary better than Swanson Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Cardinal Elementary ranks higher (92.1 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 Cardinal Elementary and Swanson Middle?
About 476 m in a straight line, between Arlington and Arlington in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cardinal Elementary: 682. Swanson Middle: 993. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cardinal Elementary and Swanson Middle rank in Virginia?
Cardinal Elementary is 38th of 1,142 and Swanson Middle is 20th of 340 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).