Crystal Spring Elementary vs James Madison 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.
Crystal Spring Elementary
Roanoke · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
323 students
James Madison Middle
Roanoke · Public middle · Grades 6–8
598 students
| Measure | Crystal Spring Elementary Roanoke, Virginia | James Madison Middle Roanoke, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 67 Top 50% | 66 Top 50% |
| State rank | #783 of 1,142 | #275 of 340 |
| National rank | #13696 of 50,301 | #4262 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 323 | 598 |
| Enrollment | 323 | 598 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100.9% | 99.7% |
| Students per teacher | 15.4 | 14.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 97.5% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 97.5% | 78% |
| city | Roanoke | Roanoke |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Crystal Spring Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (66.6 vs 65.6).
- •Crystal Spring Elementary does better on math proficiency (97.5% vs 78%).
- •Crystal Spring Elementary does better on reading proficiency (97.5% vs 77%).
- •James Madison Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99.7% vs 100.9%).
- •James Madison Middle does better on students per teacher (14.2 vs 15.4).
- •James Madison Middle is the larger school with 598 students compared with 323.
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 Crystal Spring Elementary better than James Madison Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Crystal Spring Elementary ranks higher (66.6 vs 65.6 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 Crystal Spring Elementary and James Madison Middle?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Roanoke and Roanoke in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Crystal Spring Elementary: 323. James Madison Middle: 598. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Crystal Spring Elementary and James Madison Middle rank in Virginia?
Crystal Spring Elementary is 783rd of 1,142 and James Madison Middle is 275th of 340 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).