Grace Miller Elementary vs Lowes Island Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Virginia, United States, 62 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Grace Miller Elementary
Bealeton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
528 students
Lowes Island Elementary
Sterling · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
528 students
| Measure | Grace Miller Elementary Bealeton, Virginia | Lowes Island Elementary Sterling, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 79 Top 25% | 93 Top 5% |
| State rank | #362 of 1,142 | #25 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #5723 of 50,301 | #302 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 528 | 528 |
| Enrollment | 528 | 528 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 46.8% | 21.4% |
| Students per teacher | 16.0 | 12.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 78% | 89% |
| Math proficiency | 87% | 94% |
| city | Bealeton | Sterling |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lowes Island Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (92.9 vs 78.7).
- •Lowes Island Elementary does better on math proficiency (94% vs 87%).
- •Lowes Island Elementary does better on reading proficiency (89% vs 78%).
- •Lowes Island Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (21.4% vs 46.8%).
- •Lowes Island Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.6 vs 16.0).
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 Grace Miller Elementary better than Lowes Island Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Lowes Island Elementary ranks higher (92.9 vs 78.7 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 Grace Miller Elementary and Lowes Island Elementary?
About 62 km in a straight line, between Bealeton and Sterling in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Grace Miller Elementary: 528. Lowes Island Elementary: 528. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Grace Miller Elementary and Lowes Island Elementary rank in Virginia?
Grace Miller Elementary is 362nd of 1,142 and Lowes Island Elementary is 25th of 1,142 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).