East Salem Elementary vs Hidden Valley Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Virginia, United States, 2.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
East Salem Elementary
Salem · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
378 students
Hidden Valley Middle
Roanoke · Public middle · Grades 6–8
581 students
| Measure | East Salem Elementary Salem, Virginia | Hidden Valley Middle Roanoke, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 69 Top 25% | 89 Top 5% |
| State rank | #689 of 1,142 | #43 of 340 |
| National rank | #11923 of 50,301 | #357 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 378 | 581 |
| Enrollment | 378 | 581 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 88.1% | 30.3% |
| Students per teacher | 13.0 | 13.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 89% |
| Math proficiency | 79% | 94% |
| city | Salem | Roanoke |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hidden Valley Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (89.0 vs 69.1).
- •Hidden Valley Middle does better on math proficiency (94% vs 79%).
- •Hidden Valley Middle does better on reading proficiency (89% vs 72%).
- •Hidden Valley Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (30.3% vs 88.1%).
- •East Salem Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.0 vs 13.8).
- •Hidden Valley Middle is the larger school with 581 students compared with 378.
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 East Salem Elementary better than Hidden Valley Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Hidden Valley Middle ranks higher (89.0 vs 69.1 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 East Salem Elementary and Hidden Valley Middle?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Salem and Roanoke in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
East Salem Elementary: 378. Hidden Valley Middle: 581. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do East Salem Elementary and Hidden Valley Middle rank in Virginia?
East Salem Elementary is 689th of 1,142 and Hidden Valley Middle is 43rd of 340 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).