Ella J. Fitzgerald Middle vs General Stanford Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Virginia, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ella J. Fitzgerald Middle
Newport News · Public middle · Grades 6–8
988 students
General Stanford Elementary
Ft. Eustis · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
430 students
| Measure | Ella J. Fitzgerald Middle Newport News, Virginia | General Stanford Elementary Ft. Eustis, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 63 Top 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| State rank | #292 of 340 | #925 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #4880 of 15,369 | #16917 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 988 | 430 |
| Enrollment | 988 | 430 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.2% | 99.5% |
| Students per teacher | – | 19.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 65% | 81% |
| Math proficiency | 75% | 92% |
| city | Newport News | Ft. Eustis |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (62.7 vs 61.8).
- •General Stanford Elementary does better on math proficiency (92% vs 75%).
- •General Stanford Elementary does better on reading proficiency (81% vs 65%).
- •Ella J. Fitzgerald Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (98.2% vs 99.5%).
- •Ella J. Fitzgerald Middle is the larger school with 988 students compared with 430.
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 Ella J. Fitzgerald Middle better than General Stanford 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 Ella J. Fitzgerald Middle and General Stanford Elementary?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Newport News and Ft. Eustis in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ella J. Fitzgerald Middle: 988. General Stanford Elementary: 430. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ella J. Fitzgerald Middle and General Stanford Elementary rank in Virginia?
Ella J. Fitzgerald Middle is 292nd of 340 and General Stanford Elementary is 925th of 1,142 among middle schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).