Edwin W. Chittum Elementary vs Freedom Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Virginia, United States, 190 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Edwin W. Chittum Elementary
Chesapeake · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
762 students
Freedom Middle
Fredericksburg · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
763 students
| Measure | Edwin W. Chittum Elementary Chesapeake, Virginia | Freedom Middle Fredericksburg, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 87 Top 5% | 80 Top 10% |
| State rank | #169 of 1,142 | #337 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #1574 of 50,301 | #4766 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 762 | 763 |
| Enrollment | 762 | 763 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 20.1% | 65.1% |
| Students per teacher | 15.2 | 12.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 82% | 83% |
| Math proficiency | 88% | 88% |
| city | Chesapeake | Fredericksburg |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Edwin W. Chittum Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (87.2 vs 80.4).
- •Freedom Middle does better on reading proficiency (83% vs 82%).
- •Edwin W. Chittum Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (20.1% vs 65.1%).
- •Freedom Middle does better on students per teacher (12.7 vs 15.2).
- •Freedom Middle is the larger school with 763 students compared with 762.
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 Edwin W. Chittum Elementary better than Freedom Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Edwin W. Chittum Elementary ranks higher (87.2 vs 80.4 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 Edwin W. Chittum Elementary and Freedom Middle?
About 190 km in a straight line, between Chesapeake and Fredericksburg in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Edwin W. Chittum Elementary: 762. Freedom Middle: 763. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Edwin W. Chittum Elementary and Freedom Middle rank in Virginia?
Edwin W. Chittum Elementary is 169th of 1,142 and Freedom Middle is 337th of 1,142 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).