Fallon Park Elementary vs John P. Fishwick Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Virginia, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fallon Park Elementary
Roanoke · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
591 students
John P. Fishwick Middle
Roanoke · Public middle · Grades 6–8
456 students
| Measure | Fallon Park Elementary Roanoke, Virginia | John P. Fishwick Middle Roanoke, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 64 Top 50% | 67 Top 50% |
| State rank | #864 of 1,142 | #268 of 340 |
| National rank | #15374 of 50,301 | #4078 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 591 | 456 |
| Enrollment | 591 | 456 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.3% | 97.6% |
| Students per teacher | 11.8 | 12.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 63% | 71% |
| Math proficiency | 79% | 75% |
| city | Roanoke | Roanoke |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •John P. Fishwick Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (66.6 vs 64.1).
- •Fallon Park Elementary does better on math proficiency (79% vs 75%).
- •John P. Fishwick Middle does better on reading proficiency (71% vs 63%).
- •John P. Fishwick Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (97.6% vs 99.3%).
- •Fallon Park Elementary does better on students per teacher (11.8 vs 12.7).
- •Fallon Park Elementary is the larger school with 591 students compared with 456.
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 Fallon Park Elementary better than John P. Fishwick Middle?
On the Success Index (US), John P. Fishwick Middle ranks higher (66.6 vs 64.1 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 Fallon Park Elementary and John P. Fishwick Middle?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Roanoke and Roanoke in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fallon Park Elementary: 591. John P. Fishwick Middle: 456. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fallon Park Elementary and John P. Fishwick Middle rank in Virginia?
Fallon Park Elementary is 864th of 1,142 and John P. Fishwick Middle is 268th of 340 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).