Crystal Spring Elementary vs John P. Fishwick Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Virginia, United States, 3.3 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
John P. Fishwick Middle
Roanoke · Public middle · Grades 6–8
456 students
| Measure | Crystal Spring Elementary Roanoke, Virginia | John P. Fishwick Middle Roanoke, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 67 Top 50% | 67 Top 50% |
| State rank | #783 of 1,142 | #268 of 340 |
| National rank | #13696 of 50,301 | #4078 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 323 | 456 |
| Enrollment | 323 | 456 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100.9% | 97.6% |
| Students per teacher | 15.4 | 12.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 97.5% | 71% |
| Math proficiency | 97.5% | 75% |
| city | Roanoke | Roanoke |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (66.6 vs 66.6).
- •Crystal Spring Elementary does better on math proficiency (97.5% vs 75%).
- •Crystal Spring Elementary does better on reading proficiency (97.5% vs 71%).
- •John P. Fishwick Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (97.6% vs 100.9%).
- •John P. Fishwick Middle does better on students per teacher (12.7 vs 15.4).
- •John P. Fishwick Middle is the larger school with 456 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 John P. Fishwick 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 Crystal Spring Elementary and John P. Fishwick Middle?
About 3.3 km in a straight line, between Roanoke and Roanoke in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Crystal Spring Elementary: 323. John P. Fishwick Middle: 456. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Crystal Spring Elementary and John P. Fishwick Middle rank in Virginia?
Crystal Spring Elementary is 783rd of 1,142 and John P. Fishwick Middle is 268th of 340 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).