Dr. Charles R. Drew Elementary vs Gunston Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Virginia, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dr. Charles R. Drew Elementary
Arlington · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
417 students
Gunston Middle
Arlington · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,072 students
| Measure | Dr. Charles R. Drew Elementary Arlington, Virginia | Gunston Middle Arlington, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 78 Top 25% | 83 Top 10% |
| State rank | #372 of 1,142 | #88 of 340 |
| National rank | #5951 of 50,301 | #1000 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 417 | 1,072 |
| Enrollment | 417 | 1,072 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 58% | 32% |
| Students per teacher | 10.2 | 15.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 70% | 80% |
| Math proficiency | 74% | 82% |
| city | Arlington | Arlington |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Gunston Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (83.2 vs 78.3).
- •Gunston Middle does better on math proficiency (82% vs 74%).
- •Gunston Middle does better on reading proficiency (80% vs 70%).
- •Gunston Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (32% vs 58%).
- •Dr. Charles R. Drew Elementary does better on students per teacher (10.2 vs 15.8).
- •Gunston Middle is the larger school with 1,072 students compared with 417.
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 Dr. Charles R. Drew Elementary better than Gunston Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Gunston Middle ranks higher (83.2 vs 78.3 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 Dr. Charles R. Drew Elementary and Gunston Middle?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Arlington and Arlington in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dr. Charles R. Drew Elementary: 417. Gunston Middle: 1,072. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dr. Charles R. Drew Elementary and Gunston Middle rank in Virginia?
Dr. Charles R. Drew Elementary is 372nd of 1,142 and Gunston Middle is 88th of 340 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).