Cedar Lane Elementary vs Trailside Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Virginia, United States, 2.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cedar Lane Elementary
Ashburn · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
701 students
Trailside Middle
Ashburn · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,131 students
| Measure | Cedar Lane Elementary Ashburn, Virginia | Trailside Middle Ashburn, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 91 Top 5% | 92 Top 5% |
| State rank | #57 of 1,142 | #15 of 340 |
| National rank | #558 of 50,301 | #182 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 701 | 1,131 |
| Enrollment | 701 | 1,131 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 22.8% | 21.7% |
| Students per teacher | 12.3 | 13.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 81% | 90% |
| Math proficiency | 87% | 90% |
| city | Ashburn | Ashburn |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (91.1 vs 91.7).
- •Trailside Middle does better on math proficiency (90% vs 87%).
- •Trailside Middle does better on reading proficiency (90% vs 81%).
- •Trailside Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (21.7% vs 22.8%).
- •Cedar Lane Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.3 vs 13.3).
- •Trailside Middle is the larger school with 1,131 students compared with 701.
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 Cedar Lane Elementary better than Trailside 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 Cedar Lane Elementary and Trailside Middle?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Ashburn and Ashburn in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cedar Lane Elementary: 701. Trailside Middle: 1,131. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cedar Lane Elementary and Trailside Middle rank in Virginia?
Cedar Lane Elementary is 57th of 1,142 and Trailside Middle is 15th of 340 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).