Deer Park Elementary vs Ethel M. Gildersleeve Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Virginia, United States, 2.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Deer Park Elementary
Newport News · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
433 students
Ethel M. Gildersleeve Middle
Newport News · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,087 students
| Measure | Deer Park Elementary Newport News, Virginia | Ethel M. Gildersleeve Middle Newport News, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 63 Top 50% | 64 Top 50% |
| State rank | #889 of 1,142 | #284 of 340 |
| National rank | #15978 of 50,301 | #4685 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 433 | 1,087 |
| Enrollment | 433 | 1,087 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100.9% | 97.7% |
| Students per teacher | 18.0 | – |
| Reading proficiency | 92% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 96% | 74% |
| city | Newport News | Newport News |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (63.2 vs 63.6).
- •Deer Park Elementary does better on math proficiency (96% vs 74%).
- •Deer Park Elementary does better on reading proficiency (92% vs 67%).
- •Ethel M. Gildersleeve Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (97.7% vs 100.9%).
- •Ethel M. Gildersleeve Middle is the larger school with 1,087 students compared with 433.
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 Deer Park Elementary better than Ethel M. Gildersleeve 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 Deer Park Elementary and Ethel M. Gildersleeve Middle?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Newport News and Newport News in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Deer Park Elementary: 433. Ethel M. Gildersleeve Middle: 1,087. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Deer Park Elementary and Ethel M. Gildersleeve Middle rank in Virginia?
Deer Park Elementary is 889th of 1,142 and Ethel M. Gildersleeve Middle is 284th of 340 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).