Cunningham Park Elementary vs Thoreau Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Virginia, United States, 916 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cunningham Park Elementary
Vienna · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
412 students
Thoreau Middle
Vienna · Public middle · Grades 7–8
1,239 students
| Measure | Cunningham Park Elementary Vienna, Virginia | Thoreau Middle Vienna, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 85 Top 10% | 95 Top 5% |
| State rank | #256 of 1,142 | #4 of 340 |
| National rank | #2661 of 50,301 | #55 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 412 | 1,239 |
| Enrollment | 412 | 1,239 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 35% | 18.8% |
| Students per teacher | 10.8 | 11.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 88% |
| Math proficiency | 80% | 91% |
| city | Vienna | Vienna |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Thoreau Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (94.9 vs 84.5).
- •Thoreau Middle does better on math proficiency (91% vs 80%).
- •Thoreau Middle does better on reading proficiency (88% vs 67%).
- •Thoreau Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (18.8% vs 35%).
- •Cunningham Park Elementary does better on students per teacher (10.8 vs 11.4).
- •Thoreau Middle is the larger school with 1,239 students compared with 412.
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 Cunningham Park Elementary better than Thoreau Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Thoreau Middle ranks higher (94.9 vs 84.5 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 Cunningham Park Elementary and Thoreau Middle?
About 916 m in a straight line, between Vienna and Vienna in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cunningham Park Elementary: 412. Thoreau Middle: 1,239. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cunningham Park Elementary and Thoreau Middle rank in Virginia?
Cunningham Park Elementary is 256th of 1,142 and Thoreau Middle is 4th of 340 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).