Carver Middle vs Marguerite F. Christian Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Virginia, United States, 4.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Carver Middle
Chester · Public middle · Grades 6–8
970 students
Marguerite F. Christian Elementary
Colonial Heights · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
642 students
| Measure | Carver Middle Chester, Virginia | Marguerite F. Christian Elementary Colonial Heights, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 69 Top 25% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank | #246 of 340 | #561 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #3605 of 15,369 | #10013 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 970 | 642 |
| Enrollment | 970 | 642 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 74.9% | 76.2% |
| Students per teacher | 12.9 | 11.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 69% | 70% |
| Math proficiency | 68% | 74% |
| city | Chester | Colonial Heights |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Marguerite F. Christian Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (71.9 vs 68.7).
- •Marguerite F. Christian Elementary does better on math proficiency (74% vs 68%).
- •Marguerite F. Christian Elementary does better on reading proficiency (70% vs 69%).
- •Carver Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (74.9% vs 76.2%).
- •Marguerite F. Christian Elementary does better on students per teacher (11.7 vs 12.9).
- •Carver Middle is the larger school with 970 students compared with 642.
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 Carver Middle better than Marguerite F. Christian Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Marguerite F. Christian Elementary ranks higher (71.9 vs 68.7 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 Carver Middle and Marguerite F. Christian Elementary?
About 4.2 km in a straight line, between Chester and Colonial Heights in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Carver Middle: 970. Marguerite F. Christian Elementary: 642. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Carver Middle and Marguerite F. Christian Elementary rank in Virginia?
Carver Middle is 246th of 340 and Marguerite F. Christian Elementary is 561st of 1,142 among middle schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).