Ella J. Fitzgerald Middle vs Yorktown Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Virginia, United States, 7.5 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
Yorktown Middle
Yorktown · Public middle · Grades 6–8
717 students
| Measure | Ella J. Fitzgerald Middle Newport News, Virginia | Yorktown Middle Yorktown, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 63 Top 50% | 81 Top 10% |
| State rank | #292 of 340 | #102 of 340 |
| National rank | #4880 of 15,369 | #1317 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 988 | 717 |
| Enrollment | 988 | 717 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.2% | 37.1% |
| Students per teacher | – | 17.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 65% | 82% |
| Math proficiency | 75% | 90% |
| city | Newport News | Yorktown |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Yorktown Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (81.1 vs 62.7).
- •Yorktown Middle does better on math proficiency (90% vs 75%).
- •Yorktown Middle does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 65%).
- •Yorktown Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (37.1% vs 98.2%).
- •Ella J. Fitzgerald Middle is the larger school with 988 students compared with 717.
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 Yorktown Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Yorktown Middle ranks higher (81.1 vs 62.7 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 Yorktown Middle?
About 7.5 km in a straight line, between Newport News and Yorktown in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ella J. Fitzgerald Middle: 988. Yorktown Middle: 717. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ella J. Fitzgerald Middle and Yorktown Middle rank in Virginia?
Ella J. Fitzgerald Middle is 292nd of 340 and Yorktown Middle is 102nd of 340 among middle schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).