Harding Avenue Elementary vs Margaret Beeks Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Virginia, United States, 2.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Harding Avenue Elementary
Blacksburg · Public elementary · Grades K–5
279 students
Margaret Beeks Elementary
Blacksburg · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
346 students
| Measure | Harding Avenue Elementary Blacksburg, Virginia | Margaret Beeks Elementary Blacksburg, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 89 Top 5% | 85 Top 10% |
| State rank | #118 of 1,142 | #257 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #1061 of 50,301 | #2684 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 279 | 346 |
| Enrollment | 279 | 346 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 23.7% | 39.9% |
| Students per teacher | 13.3 | 13.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | 79% |
| Math proficiency | 92% | 82% |
| city | Blacksburg | Blacksburg |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Harding Avenue Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (88.8 vs 84.5).
- •Harding Avenue Elementary does better on math proficiency (92% vs 82%).
- •Margaret Beeks Elementary does better on reading proficiency (79% vs 77%).
- •Harding Avenue Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (23.7% vs 39.9%).
- •Margaret Beeks Elementary is the larger school with 346 students compared with 279.
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 Harding Avenue Elementary better than Margaret Beeks Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Harding Avenue Elementary ranks higher (88.8 vs 84.5 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 Harding Avenue Elementary and Margaret Beeks Elementary?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Blacksburg and Blacksburg in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Harding Avenue Elementary: 279. Margaret Beeks Elementary: 346. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Harding Avenue Elementary and Margaret Beeks Elementary rank in Virginia?
Harding Avenue Elementary is 118th of 1,142 and Margaret Beeks Elementary is 257th of 1,142 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).