Glasgow Middle vs Parklawn Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Virginia, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Glasgow Middle
Alexandria · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,702 students
Parklawn Elementary
Alexandria · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
963 students
| Measure | Glasgow Middle Alexandria, Virginia | Parklawn Elementary Alexandria, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 66 Top 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| State rank | #272 of 340 | #1050 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #4209 of 15,369 | #24148 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,702 | 963 |
| Enrollment | 1,702 | 963 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 85.8% | 98.1% |
| Students per teacher | 14.0 | 14.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 53% |
| Math proficiency | 76% | 65% |
| city | Alexandria | Alexandria |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Glasgow Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (65.8 vs 51.5).
- •Glasgow Middle does better on math proficiency (76% vs 65%).
- •Glasgow Middle does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 53%).
- •Glasgow Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (85.8% vs 98.1%).
- •Glasgow Middle does better on students per teacher (14.0 vs 14.2).
- •Glasgow Middle is the larger school with 1,702 students compared with 963.
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 Glasgow Middle better than Parklawn Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Glasgow Middle ranks higher (65.8 vs 51.5 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 Glasgow Middle and Parklawn Elementary?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Alexandria and Alexandria in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Glasgow Middle: 1,702. Parklawn Elementary: 963. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Glasgow Middle and Parklawn Elementary rank in Virginia?
Glasgow Middle is 272nd of 340 and Parklawn Elementary is 1050th of 1,142 among middle schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).