Garfield Elementary vs Key Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Virginia, United States, 2.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Garfield Elementary
Springfield · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
315 students
Key Middle
Springfield · Public middle · Grades 7–8
700 students
| Measure | Garfield Elementary Springfield, Virginia | Key Middle Springfield, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 59 Top 50% | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank | #985 of 1,142 | #163 of 340 |
| National rank | #19055 of 50,301 | #2462 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 315 | 700 |
| Enrollment | 315 | 700 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 79.4% | 74.9% |
| Students per teacher | 12.6 | 10.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 59% | 77% |
| city | Springfield | Springfield |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Key Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (74.4 vs 58.7).
- •Key Middle does better on math proficiency (77% vs 59%).
- •Key Middle does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 57%).
- •Key Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (74.9% vs 79.4%).
- •Key Middle does better on students per teacher (10.9 vs 12.6).
- •Key Middle is the larger school with 700 students compared with 315.
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 Garfield Elementary better than Key Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Key Middle ranks higher (74.4 vs 58.7 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 Garfield Elementary and Key Middle?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Springfield and Springfield in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Garfield Elementary: 315. Key Middle: 700. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Garfield Elementary and Key Middle rank in Virginia?
Garfield Elementary is 985th of 1,142 and Key Middle is 163rd of 340 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).