Ethel M. Gildersleeve Middle vs Watkins Early Childhood Center
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Virginia, United States, 3.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ethel M. Gildersleeve Middle
Newport News · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,087 students
Watkins Early Childhood Center
Newport News · Public other · Grades PK–PK
326 students
| Measure | Ethel M. Gildersleeve Middle Newport News, Virginia | Watkins Early Childhood Center Newport News, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 64 Top 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #284 of 340 | – |
| National rank | #4685 of 15,369 | – |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Other |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–PK |
| Students | 1,087 | 326 |
| Enrollment | 1,087 | 326 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 97.7% | 100.6% |
| Students per teacher | – | 14.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | – |
| Math proficiency | 74% | – |
| city | Newport News | Newport News |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ethel M. Gildersleeve Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (97.7% vs 100.6%).
- •Ethel M. Gildersleeve Middle is the larger school with 1,087 students compared with 326.
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 Ethel M. Gildersleeve Middle better than Watkins Early Childhood Center?
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 Ethel M. Gildersleeve Middle and Watkins Early Childhood Center?
About 3.7 km in a straight line, between Newport News and Newport News in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ethel M. Gildersleeve Middle: 1,087. Watkins Early Childhood Center: 326. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ethel M. Gildersleeve Middle and Watkins Early Childhood Center rank in Virginia?
Ethel M. Gildersleeve Middle is 284th of 340 and Watkins Early Childhood Center is unranked among middle schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).