Ecoff Elementary vs Salem Church Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Virginia, United States, 3.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ecoff Elementary
Chester · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
764 students
Salem Church Middle
North Chesterfield · Public middle · Grades 6–8
876 students
| Measure | Ecoff Elementary Chester, Virginia | Salem Church Middle North Chesterfield, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 71 Top 25% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank | #605 of 1,142 | #243 of 340 |
| National rank | #10580 of 50,301 | #3576 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 764 | 876 |
| Enrollment | 764 | 876 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 76.6% | 75.3% |
| Students per teacher | 14.7 | 14.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 80% | 73% |
| Math proficiency | 77% | 71% |
| city | Chester | North Chesterfield |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ecoff Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (71.0 vs 68.9).
- •Ecoff Elementary does better on math proficiency (77% vs 71%).
- •Ecoff Elementary does better on reading proficiency (80% vs 73%).
- •Salem Church Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (75.3% vs 76.6%).
- •Salem Church Middle does better on students per teacher (14.1 vs 14.7).
- •Salem Church Middle is the larger school with 876 students compared with 764.
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 Ecoff Elementary better than Salem Church Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Ecoff Elementary ranks higher (71.0 vs 68.9 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 Ecoff Elementary and Salem Church Middle?
About 3.4 km in a straight line, between Chester and North Chesterfield in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ecoff Elementary: 764. Salem Church Middle: 876. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ecoff Elementary and Salem Church Middle rank in Virginia?
Ecoff Elementary is 605th of 1,142 and Salem Church Middle is 243rd of 340 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).