Escuela Key Elementary vs Mechanicsville Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Virginia, United States, 143 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Escuela Key Elementary
Arlington · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
572 students
Mechanicsville Elementary
Mechanicsville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
572 students
| Measure | Escuela Key Elementary Arlington, Virginia | Mechanicsville Elementary Mechanicsville, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 84 Top 10% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank | #270 of 1,142 | #714 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #2832 of 50,301 | #12285 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 572 | 572 |
| Enrollment | 572 | 572 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 28.1% | 100.9% |
| Students per teacher | 14.3 | 12.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 73% | 78% |
| Math proficiency | 83% | 88% |
| city | Arlington | Mechanicsville |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Escuela Key Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (84.1 vs 68.6).
- •Mechanicsville Elementary does better on math proficiency (88% vs 83%).
- •Mechanicsville Elementary does better on reading proficiency (78% vs 73%).
- •Escuela Key Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (28.1% vs 100.9%).
- •Mechanicsville Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.7 vs 14.3).
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 Escuela Key Elementary better than Mechanicsville Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Escuela Key Elementary ranks higher (84.1 vs 68.6 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 Escuela Key Elementary and Mechanicsville Elementary?
About 143 km in a straight line, between Arlington and Mechanicsville in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Escuela Key Elementary: 572. Mechanicsville Elementary: 572. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Escuela Key Elementary and Mechanicsville Elementary rank in Virginia?
Escuela Key Elementary is 270th of 1,142 and Mechanicsville Elementary is 714th of 1,142 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).