Island Creek Elementary vs Southside STEM Academy at Campostella
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Virginia, United States, 227 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Island Creek Elementary
Alexandria · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
686 students
Southside STEM Academy at Campostella
Norfolk · Public elementary · Grades K–8
686 students
| Measure | Island Creek Elementary Alexandria, Virginia | Southside STEM Academy at Campostella Norfolk, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 90 Top 5% | 43 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #77 of 1,142 | #1095 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #716 of 50,301 | #30121 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 686 | 686 |
| Enrollment | 686 | 686 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 14.1% | 98.4% |
| Students per teacher | 14.0 | 12.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 81% | 44% |
| Math proficiency | 89% | 50% |
| city | Alexandria | Norfolk |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Island Creek Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (90.3 vs 42.8).
- •Island Creek Elementary does better on math proficiency (89% vs 50%).
- •Island Creek Elementary does better on reading proficiency (81% vs 44%).
- •Island Creek Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (14.1% vs 98.4%).
- •Southside STEM Academy at Campostella does better on students per teacher (12.0 vs 14.0).
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 Island Creek Elementary better than Southside STEM Academy at Campostella?
On the Success Index (US), Island Creek Elementary ranks higher (90.3 vs 42.8 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 Island Creek Elementary and Southside STEM Academy at Campostella?
About 227 km in a straight line, between Alexandria and Norfolk in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Island Creek Elementary: 686. Southside STEM Academy at Campostella: 686. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Island Creek Elementary and Southside STEM Academy at Campostella rank in Virginia?
Island Creek Elementary is 77th of 1,142 and Southside STEM Academy at Campostella is 1095th of 1,142 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).