Franconia Elementary vs Key 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.
Franconia Elementary
Alexandria · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
492 students
Key Middle
Springfield · Public middle · Grades 7–8
700 students
| Measure | Franconia Elementary Alexandria, Virginia | Key Middle Springfield, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 86 Top 5% | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank | #204 of 1,142 | #163 of 340 |
| National rank | #1973 of 50,301 | #2462 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 492 | 700 |
| Enrollment | 492 | 700 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 30.9% | 74.9% |
| Students per teacher | 13.3 | 10.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 82% | 77% |
| city | Alexandria | Springfield |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Franconia Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (86.1 vs 74.4).
- •Franconia Elementary does better on math proficiency (82% vs 77%).
- •Franconia Elementary does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 72%).
- •Franconia Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (30.9% vs 74.9%).
- •Key Middle does better on students per teacher (10.9 vs 13.3).
- •Key Middle is the larger school with 700 students compared with 492.
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 Franconia Elementary better than Key Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Franconia Elementary ranks higher (86.1 vs 74.4 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 Franconia Elementary and Key Middle?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Alexandria and Springfield in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Franconia Elementary: 492. Key Middle: 700. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Franconia Elementary and Key Middle rank in Virginia?
Franconia Elementary is 204th of 1,142 and Key Middle is 163rd of 340 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).