Fort Belvoir Upper Elementary vs Washington Mill Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Virginia, United States, 3.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fort Belvoir Upper Elementary
Fort Belvoir · Public elementary · Grades 3–6
761 students
Washington Mill Elementary
Alexandria · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
592 students
| Measure | Fort Belvoir Upper Elementary Fort Belvoir, Virginia | Washington Mill Elementary Alexandria, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 78 Top 25% | 65 Top 50% |
| State rank | #375 of 1,142 | #836 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #6020 of 50,301 | #14826 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 3–6 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 761 | 592 |
| Enrollment | 761 | 592 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 31.9% | 78.9% |
| Students per teacher | 14.6 | 14.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 71% | 68% |
| Math proficiency | 70% | 72% |
| city | Fort Belvoir | Alexandria |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Fort Belvoir Upper Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (78.2 vs 65.0).
- •Washington Mill Elementary does better on math proficiency (72% vs 70%).
- •Fort Belvoir Upper Elementary does better on reading proficiency (71% vs 68%).
- •Fort Belvoir Upper Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (31.9% vs 78.9%).
- •Fort Belvoir Upper Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.6 vs 14.8).
- •Fort Belvoir Upper Elementary is the larger school with 761 students compared with 592.
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 Fort Belvoir Upper Elementary better than Washington Mill Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Fort Belvoir Upper Elementary ranks higher (78.2 vs 65.0 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 Fort Belvoir Upper Elementary and Washington Mill Elementary?
About 3.6 km in a straight line, between Fort Belvoir and Alexandria in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fort Belvoir Upper Elementary: 761. Washington Mill Elementary: 592. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fort Belvoir Upper Elementary and Washington Mill Elementary rank in Virginia?
Fort Belvoir Upper Elementary is 375th of 1,142 and Washington Mill Elementary is 836th of 1,142 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).