David A. Dutrow Elementary vs Ella J. Fitzgerald Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Virginia, United States, 2.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
David A. Dutrow Elementary
Newport News · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
341 students
Ella J. Fitzgerald Middle
Newport News · Public middle · Grades 6–8
988 students
| Measure | David A. Dutrow Elementary Newport News, Virginia | Ella J. Fitzgerald Middle Newport News, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 57 Top 50% | 63 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1014 of 1,142 | #292 of 340 |
| National rank | #20384 of 50,301 | #4880 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 341 | 988 |
| Enrollment | 341 | 988 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.7% | 98.2% |
| Students per teacher | 17.1 | – |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 65% |
| Math proficiency | 78% | 75% |
| city | Newport News | Newport News |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ella J. Fitzgerald Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (62.7 vs 56.8).
- •David A. Dutrow Elementary does better on math proficiency (78% vs 75%).
- •David A. Dutrow Elementary does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 65%).
- •Ella J. Fitzgerald Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (98.2% vs 99.7%).
- •Ella J. Fitzgerald Middle is the larger school with 988 students compared with 341.
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 David A. Dutrow Elementary better than Ella J. Fitzgerald Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Ella J. Fitzgerald Middle ranks higher (62.7 vs 56.8 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 David A. Dutrow Elementary and Ella J. Fitzgerald Middle?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Newport News and Newport News in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
David A. Dutrow Elementary: 341. Ella J. Fitzgerald Middle: 988. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do David A. Dutrow Elementary and Ella J. Fitzgerald Middle rank in Virginia?
David A. Dutrow Elementary is 1014th of 1,142 and Ella J. Fitzgerald Middle is 292nd of 340 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).