Irving Middle vs Rippon Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Virginia, United States, 18 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Irving Middle
Springfield · Public middle · Grades 7–8
1,204 students
Rippon Middle
Woodbridge · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,200 students
| Measure | Irving Middle Springfield, Virginia | Rippon Middle Woodbridge, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 92 Top 5% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank | #11 of 340 | #213 of 340 |
| National rank | #150 of 15,369 | #3148 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 1,204 | 1,200 |
| Enrollment | 1,204 | 1,200 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 15.6% | 69.3% |
| Students per teacher | 13.7 | 14.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 89% | 73% |
| Math proficiency | 92% | 77% |
| city | Springfield | Woodbridge |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Irving Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (92.4 vs 70.9).
- •Irving Middle does better on math proficiency (92% vs 77%).
- •Irving Middle does better on reading proficiency (89% vs 73%).
- •Irving Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (15.6% vs 69.3%).
- •Irving Middle does better on students per teacher (13.7 vs 14.5).
- •Irving Middle is the larger school with 1,204 students compared with 1,200.
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 Irving Middle better than Rippon Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Irving Middle ranks higher (92.4 vs 70.9 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 Irving Middle and Rippon Middle?
About 18 km in a straight line, between Springfield and Woodbridge in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Irving Middle: 1,204. Rippon Middle: 1,200. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Irving Middle and Rippon Middle rank in Virginia?
Irving Middle is 11th of 340 and Rippon Middle is 213th of 340 among middle schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).