Discovery STEM Academy vs Trantwood Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Virginia, United States, 34 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Discovery STEM Academy
Newport News · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
561 students
Trantwood Elementary
Virginia Beach · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
561 students
| Measure | Discovery STEM Academy Newport News, Virginia | Trantwood Elementary Virginia Beach, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 44 Lower 50% | 87 Top 5% |
| State rank | #1092 of 1,142 | #173 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #29511 of 50,301 | #1597 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 561 | 561 |
| Enrollment | 561 | 561 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.9% | 23.2% |
| Students per teacher | 17.5 | 15.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 49% | 89% |
| Math proficiency | 64% | 91% |
| city | Newport News | Virginia Beach |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Trantwood Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (87.2 vs 43.6).
- •Trantwood Elementary does better on math proficiency (91% vs 64%).
- •Trantwood Elementary does better on reading proficiency (89% vs 49%).
- •Trantwood Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (23.2% vs 98.9%).
- •Trantwood Elementary does better on students per teacher (15.6 vs 17.5).
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 Discovery STEM Academy better than Trantwood Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Trantwood Elementary ranks higher (87.2 vs 43.6 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 Discovery STEM Academy and Trantwood Elementary?
About 34 km in a straight line, between Newport News and Virginia Beach in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Discovery STEM Academy: 561. Trantwood Elementary: 561. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Discovery STEM Academy and Trantwood Elementary rank in Virginia?
Discovery STEM Academy is 1092nd of 1,142 and Trantwood Elementary is 173rd of 1,142 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).