Edward E. Drew Jr. Middle vs Rising Star Early Childhood Education Center at Melchers
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Virginia, United States, 2.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Edward E. Drew Jr. Middle
Falmouth · Public middle · Grades 6–8
625 students
Rising Star Early Childhood Education Center at Melchers
Fredericksburg · Public other · Grades PK–PK
280 students
| Measure | Edward E. Drew Jr. Middle Falmouth, Virginia | Rising Star Early Childhood Education Center at Melchers Fredericksburg, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 74 Top 25% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #171 of 340 | – |
| National rank | #2597 of 15,369 | – |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Other |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–PK |
| Students | 625 | 280 |
| Enrollment | 625 | 280 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 74.4% | – |
| Students per teacher | 12.5 | 9.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 75% | – |
| Math proficiency | 78% | – |
| city | Falmouth | Fredericksburg |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Rising Star Early Childhood Education Center at Melchers does better on students per teacher (9.7 vs 12.5).
- •Edward E. Drew Jr. Middle is the larger school with 625 students compared with 280.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
Free academic assessment
Torn between two schools? Start with your child.
Whichever you choose, a free Success Tutoring assessment shows exactly where your child is in English and Maths and how to get ahead before the next school year.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Centres across NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA and ACT
Frequently asked questions
Is Edward E. Drew Jr. Middle better than Rising Star Early Childhood Education Center at Melchers?
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 Edward E. Drew Jr. Middle and Rising Star Early Childhood Education Center at Melchers?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Falmouth and Fredericksburg in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Edward E. Drew Jr. Middle: 625. Rising Star Early Childhood Education Center at Melchers: 280. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Edward E. Drew Jr. Middle and Rising Star Early Childhood Education Center at Melchers rank in Virginia?
Edward E. Drew Jr. Middle is 171st of 340 and Rising Star Early Childhood Education Center at Melchers is unranked among middle schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).