John P. Fishwick Middle vs Mount Pleasant Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Virginia, United States, 3.7 km 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
Mount Pleasant Elementary
Roanoke · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
246 students
| Measure | John P. Fishwick Middle Roanoke, Virginia | Mount Pleasant Elementary Roanoke, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 67 Top 50% | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank | #268 of 340 | #485 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #4078 of 15,369 | #8592 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 456 | 246 |
| Enrollment | 456 | 246 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 97.6% | 83.7% |
| Students per teacher | 12.7 | 11.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 71% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 75% | 82% |
| city | Roanoke | Roanoke |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mount Pleasant Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (74.0 vs 66.6).
- •Mount Pleasant Elementary does better on math proficiency (82% vs 75%).
- •Mount Pleasant Elementary does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 71%).
- •Mount Pleasant Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (83.7% vs 97.6%).
- •Mount Pleasant Elementary does better on students per teacher (11.2 vs 12.7).
- •John P. Fishwick Middle is the larger school with 456 students compared with 246.
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 Mount Pleasant Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Mount Pleasant Elementary ranks higher (74.0 vs 66.6 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 Mount Pleasant Elementary?
About 3.7 km in a straight line, between Roanoke and Roanoke in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
John P. Fishwick Middle: 456. Mount Pleasant Elementary: 246. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do John P. Fishwick Middle and Mount Pleasant Elementary rank in Virginia?
John P. Fishwick Middle is 268th of 340 and Mount Pleasant Elementary is 485th of 1,142 among middle schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).