Ella J. Fitzgerald Middle vs Richneck Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Virginia, United States, 2.6 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
Richneck Elementary
Newport News · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
502 students
| Measure | Ella J. Fitzgerald Middle Newport News, Virginia | Richneck Elementary Newport News, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 63 Top 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank | #292 of 340 | #1029 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #4880 of 15,369 | #21680 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 988 | 502 |
| Enrollment | 988 | 502 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.2% | 99.6% |
| Students per teacher | – | 19.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 65% | 68% |
| Math proficiency | 75% | 76% |
| city | Newport News | Newport News |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ella J. Fitzgerald Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (62.7 vs 55.0).
- •Richneck Elementary does better on math proficiency (76% vs 75%).
- •Richneck Elementary does better on reading proficiency (68% vs 65%).
- •Ella J. Fitzgerald Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (98.2% vs 99.6%).
- •Ella J. Fitzgerald Middle is the larger school with 988 students compared with 502.
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 Richneck Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Ella J. Fitzgerald Middle ranks higher (62.7 vs 55.0 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 Ella J. Fitzgerald Middle and Richneck Elementary?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Newport News and Newport News in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ella J. Fitzgerald Middle: 988. Richneck Elementary: 502. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ella J. Fitzgerald Middle and Richneck Elementary rank in Virginia?
Ella J. Fitzgerald Middle is 292nd of 340 and Richneck Elementary is 1029th of 1,142 among middle schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).