Cardinal Forest Elementary vs Irving Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Virginia, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cardinal Forest Elementary
Springfield · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
680 students
Irving Middle
Springfield · Public middle · Grades 7–8
1,204 students
| Measure | Cardinal Forest Elementary Springfield, Virginia | Irving Middle Springfield, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 88 Top 5% | 92 Top 5% |
| State rank | #127 of 1,142 | #11 of 340 |
| National rank | #1166 of 50,301 | #150 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 680 | 1,204 |
| Enrollment | 680 | 1,204 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 31.2% | 15.6% |
| Students per teacher | 12.6 | 13.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 79% | 89% |
| Math proficiency | 86% | 92% |
| city | Springfield | Springfield |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Irving Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (92.4 vs 88.4).
- •Irving Middle does better on math proficiency (92% vs 86%).
- •Irving Middle does better on reading proficiency (89% vs 79%).
- •Irving Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (15.6% vs 31.2%).
- •Cardinal Forest Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.6 vs 13.7).
- •Irving Middle is the larger school with 1,204 students compared with 680.
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 Forest Elementary better than Irving Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Irving Middle ranks higher (92.4 vs 88.4 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 Forest Elementary and Irving Middle?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Springfield and Springfield in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cardinal Forest Elementary: 680. Irving Middle: 1,204. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cardinal Forest Elementary and Irving Middle rank in Virginia?
Cardinal Forest Elementary is 127th of 1,142 and Irving Middle is 11th of 340 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).