Elizabeth Davis Middle vs Marguerite F. Christian Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Virginia, United States, 4.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Elizabeth Davis Middle
Chester · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,364 students
Marguerite F. Christian Elementary
Colonial Heights · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
642 students
| Measure | Elizabeth Davis Middle Chester, Virginia | Marguerite F. Christian Elementary Colonial Heights, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 71 Top 25% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank | #210 of 340 | #561 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #3118 of 15,369 | #10013 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,364 | 642 |
| Enrollment | 1,364 | 642 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 75.3% | 76.2% |
| Students per teacher | 14.7 | 11.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 76% | 70% |
| Math proficiency | 82% | 74% |
| city | Chester | Colonial Heights |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (71.0 vs 71.9).
- •Elizabeth Davis Middle does better on math proficiency (82% vs 74%).
- •Elizabeth Davis Middle does better on reading proficiency (76% vs 70%).
- •Elizabeth Davis Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (75.3% vs 76.2%).
- •Marguerite F. Christian Elementary does better on students per teacher (11.7 vs 14.7).
- •Elizabeth Davis Middle is the larger school with 1,364 students compared with 642.
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 Elizabeth Davis Middle better than Marguerite F. Christian Elementary?
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 Elizabeth Davis Middle and Marguerite F. Christian Elementary?
About 4.6 km in a straight line, between Chester and Colonial Heights in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Elizabeth Davis Middle: 1,364. Marguerite F. Christian Elementary: 642. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Elizabeth Davis Middle and Marguerite F. Christian Elementary rank in Virginia?
Elizabeth Davis Middle is 210th of 340 and Marguerite F. Christian Elementary is 561st of 1,142 among middle schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).