Gunston Middle vs Hoffman-Boston Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Virginia, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gunston Middle
Arlington · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,072 students
Hoffman-Boston Elementary
Arlington · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
592 students
| Measure | Gunston Middle Arlington, Virginia | Hoffman-Boston Elementary Arlington, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 83 Top 10% | 85 Top 5% |
| State rank | #88 of 340 | #250 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #1000 of 15,369 | #2519 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,072 | 592 |
| Enrollment | 1,072 | 592 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 32% | 43.8% |
| Students per teacher | 15.8 | 11.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 80% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 82% | 87% |
| city | Arlington | Arlington |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hoffman-Boston Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (84.8 vs 83.2).
- •Hoffman-Boston Elementary does better on math proficiency (87% vs 82%).
- •Gunston Middle does better on reading proficiency (80% vs 72%).
- •Gunston Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (32% vs 43.8%).
- •Hoffman-Boston Elementary does better on students per teacher (11.4 vs 15.8).
- •Gunston Middle is the larger school with 1,072 students compared with 592.
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 Gunston Middle better than Hoffman-Boston Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Hoffman-Boston Elementary ranks higher (84.8 vs 83.2 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 Gunston Middle and Hoffman-Boston Elementary?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Arlington and Arlington in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gunston Middle: 1,072. Hoffman-Boston Elementary: 592. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gunston Middle and Hoffman-Boston Elementary rank in Virginia?
Gunston Middle is 88th of 340 and Hoffman-Boston Elementary is 250th of 1,142 among middle schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).