Fort Lewis Elementary vs Glenvar Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Virginia, United States, 2.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fort Lewis Elementary
Salem · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
250 students
Glenvar Middle
Salem · Public middle · Grades 6–8
433 students
| Measure | Fort Lewis Elementary Salem, Virginia | Glenvar Middle Salem, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 86 Top 5% | 88 Top 5% |
| State rank | #193 of 1,142 | #47 of 340 |
| National rank | #1859 of 50,301 | #415 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 250 | 433 |
| Enrollment | 250 | 433 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 21.6% | 38.1% |
| Students per teacher | 14.7 | 12.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | 83% |
| Math proficiency | 87% | 88% |
| city | Salem | Salem |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Glenvar Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (88.4 vs 86.4).
- •Glenvar Middle does better on math proficiency (88% vs 87%).
- •Glenvar Middle does better on reading proficiency (83% vs 77%).
- •Fort Lewis Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (21.6% vs 38.1%).
- •Glenvar Middle does better on students per teacher (12.0 vs 14.7).
- •Glenvar Middle is the larger school with 433 students compared with 250.
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 Lewis Elementary better than Glenvar Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Glenvar Middle ranks higher (88.4 vs 86.4 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 Lewis Elementary and Glenvar Middle?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Salem and Salem in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fort Lewis Elementary: 250. Glenvar Middle: 433. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fort Lewis Elementary and Glenvar Middle rank in Virginia?
Fort Lewis Elementary is 193rd of 1,142 and Glenvar Middle is 47th of 340 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).