Irving Middle vs West Springfield 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.
Irving Middle
Springfield · Public middle · Grades 7–8
1,204 students
West Springfield Elementary
Springfield · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
524 students
| Measure | Irving Middle Springfield, Virginia | West Springfield Elementary Springfield, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 92 Top 5% | 95 Top 5% |
| State rank | #11 of 340 | #9 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #150 of 15,369 | #125 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 1,204 | 524 |
| Enrollment | 1,204 | 524 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 15.6% | 13.4% |
| Students per teacher | 13.7 | 12.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 89% | 91% |
| Math proficiency | 92% | 95% |
| city | Springfield | Springfield |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •West Springfield Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (94.7 vs 92.4).
- •West Springfield Elementary does better on math proficiency (95% vs 92%).
- •West Springfield Elementary does better on reading proficiency (91% vs 89%).
- •West Springfield Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (13.4% vs 15.6%).
- •West Springfield Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.5 vs 13.7).
- •Irving Middle is the larger school with 1,204 students compared with 524.
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 West Springfield Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), West Springfield Elementary ranks higher (94.7 vs 92.4 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 West Springfield Elementary?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Springfield and Springfield in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Irving Middle: 1,204. West Springfield Elementary: 524. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Irving Middle and West Springfield Elementary rank in Virginia?
Irving Middle is 11th of 340 and West Springfield Elementary is 9th of 1,142 among middle schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).