Ivy Elementary vs Journey Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Virginia, United States, 8.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ivy Elementary
Charlottesville · Public elementary · Grades K–5
358 students
Journey Middle
Charlottesville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
646 students
| Measure | Ivy Elementary Charlottesville, Virginia | Journey Middle Charlottesville, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 91 Top 5% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank | #64 of 1,142 | #217 of 340 |
| National rank | #607 of 50,301 | #3235 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 358 | 646 |
| Enrollment | 358 | 646 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 8.4% | 76.5% |
| Students per teacher | 14.9 | 12.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 87% | 70% |
| Math proficiency | 94% | 74% |
| city | Charlottesville | Charlottesville |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ivy Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (90.9 vs 70.5).
- •Ivy Elementary does better on math proficiency (94% vs 74%).
- •Ivy Elementary does better on reading proficiency (87% vs 70%).
- •Ivy Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (8.4% vs 76.5%).
- •Journey Middle does better on students per teacher (12.7 vs 14.9).
- •Journey Middle is the larger school with 646 students compared with 358.
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 Ivy Elementary better than Journey Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Ivy Elementary ranks higher (90.9 vs 70.5 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 Ivy Elementary and Journey Middle?
About 8.0 km in a straight line, between Charlottesville and Charlottesville in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ivy Elementary: 358. Journey Middle: 646. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ivy Elementary and Journey Middle rank in Virginia?
Ivy Elementary is 64th of 1,142 and Journey Middle is 217th of 340 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).