Glen Forest Elementary vs Kenmore Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Virginia, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Glen Forest Elementary
Falls Church · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
779 students
Kenmore Middle
Arlington · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,053 students
| Measure | Glen Forest Elementary Falls Church, Virginia | Kenmore Middle Arlington, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 59 Top 50% | 77 Top 25% |
| State rank | #977 of 1,142 | #131 of 340 |
| National rank | #18774 of 50,301 | #1937 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 779 | 1,053 |
| Enrollment | 779 | 1,053 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 97.6% | 54.9% |
| Students per teacher | 12.4 | 14.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 56% | 76% |
| Math proficiency | 75% | 82% |
| city | Falls Church | Arlington |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Kenmore Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (77.3 vs 59.1).
- •Kenmore Middle does better on math proficiency (82% vs 75%).
- •Kenmore Middle does better on reading proficiency (76% vs 56%).
- •Kenmore Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (54.9% vs 97.6%).
- •Glen Forest Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.4 vs 14.2).
- •Kenmore Middle is the larger school with 1,053 students compared with 779.
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 Glen Forest Elementary better than Kenmore Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Kenmore Middle ranks higher (77.3 vs 59.1 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 Glen Forest Elementary and Kenmore Middle?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Falls Church and Arlington in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Glen Forest Elementary: 779. Kenmore Middle: 1,053. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Glen Forest Elementary and Kenmore Middle rank in Virginia?
Glen Forest Elementary is 977th of 1,142 and Kenmore Middle is 131st of 340 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).