Cardinal Elementary vs Thomas C. Boushall Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Virginia, United States, 2.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cardinal Elementary
Richmond · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
821 students
Thomas C. Boushall Middle
Richmond · Public middle · Grades 6–8
621 students
| Measure | Cardinal Elementary Richmond, Virginia | Thomas C. Boushall Middle Richmond, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 31 Lower 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1129 of 1,142 | #338 of 340 |
| National rank | #37777 of 50,301 | #11321 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 821 | 621 |
| Enrollment | 821 | 621 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.6% | 99.4% |
| Students per teacher | 15.8 | 10.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 36% | 40% |
| Math proficiency | 50% | 29% |
| city | Richmond | Richmond |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Thomas C. Boushall Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (32.9 vs 31.1).
- •Cardinal Elementary does better on math proficiency (50% vs 29%).
- •Thomas C. Boushall Middle does better on reading proficiency (40% vs 36%).
- •Thomas C. Boushall Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99.4% vs 99.6%).
- •Thomas C. Boushall Middle does better on students per teacher (10.2 vs 15.8).
- •Cardinal Elementary is the larger school with 821 students compared with 621.
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 Thomas C. Boushall Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Thomas C. Boushall Middle ranks higher (32.9 vs 31.1 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 Thomas C. Boushall Middle?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Richmond and Richmond in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cardinal Elementary: 821. Thomas C. Boushall Middle: 621. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cardinal Elementary and Thomas C. Boushall Middle rank in Virginia?
Cardinal Elementary is 1129th of 1,142 and Thomas C. Boushall Middle is 338th of 340 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).