Hollin Meadows Elementary vs Sandburg Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Virginia, United States, 2.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hollin Meadows Elementary
Alexandria · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
594 students
Sandburg Middle
Alexandria · Public middle · Grades 7–8
1,401 students
| Measure | Hollin Meadows Elementary Alexandria, Virginia | Sandburg Middle Alexandria, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 60 Top 50% | 78 Top 25% |
| State rank | #968 of 1,142 | #130 of 340 |
| National rank | #18401 of 50,301 | #1915 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 594 | 1,401 |
| Enrollment | 594 | 1,401 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 76.3% | 50% |
| Students per teacher | 14.5 | 14.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 61% | 76% |
| Math proficiency | 63% | 76% |
| city | Alexandria | Alexandria |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sandburg Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (77.5 vs 59.7).
- •Sandburg Middle does better on math proficiency (76% vs 63%).
- •Sandburg Middle does better on reading proficiency (76% vs 61%).
- •Sandburg Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (50% vs 76.3%).
- •Sandburg Middle does better on students per teacher (14.4 vs 14.5).
- •Sandburg Middle is the larger school with 1,401 students compared with 594.
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 Hollin Meadows Elementary better than Sandburg Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Sandburg Middle ranks higher (77.5 vs 59.7 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 Hollin Meadows Elementary and Sandburg Middle?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Alexandria and Alexandria in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hollin Meadows Elementary: 594. Sandburg Middle: 1,401. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hollin Meadows Elementary and Sandburg Middle rank in Virginia?
Hollin Meadows Elementary is 968th of 1,142 and Sandburg Middle is 130th of 340 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).