John P. Fishwick Middle vs Morningside Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Virginia, United States, 732 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
John P. Fishwick Middle
Roanoke · Public middle · Grades 6–8
456 students
Morningside Elementary
Roanoke · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
278 students
| Measure | John P. Fishwick Middle Roanoke, Virginia | Morningside Elementary Roanoke, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 67 Top 50% | 64 Top 50% |
| State rank | #268 of 340 | #862 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #4078 of 15,369 | #15342 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 456 | 278 |
| Enrollment | 456 | 278 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 97.6% | 101.4% |
| Students per teacher | 12.7 | 12.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 71% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 75% | 77% |
| city | Roanoke | Roanoke |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •John P. Fishwick Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (66.6 vs 64.2).
- •Morningside Elementary does better on math proficiency (77% vs 75%).
- •Morningside Elementary does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 71%).
- •John P. Fishwick Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (97.6% vs 101.4%).
- •Morningside Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.6 vs 12.7).
- •John P. Fishwick Middle is the larger school with 456 students compared with 278.
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 John P. Fishwick Middle better than Morningside Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), John P. Fishwick Middle ranks higher (66.6 vs 64.2 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 John P. Fishwick Middle and Morningside Elementary?
About 732 m in a straight line, between Roanoke and Roanoke in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
John P. Fishwick Middle: 456. Morningside Elementary: 278. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do John P. Fishwick Middle and Morningside Elementary rank in Virginia?
John P. Fishwick Middle is 268th of 340 and Morningside Elementary is 862nd of 1,142 among middle schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).