Kent Gardens Elementary vs Longfellow Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Virginia, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kent Gardens Elementary
McLean · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
918 students
Longfellow Middle
Falls Church · Public middle · Grades 7–8
1,226 students
| Measure | Kent Gardens Elementary McLean, Virginia | Longfellow Middle Falls Church, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 88 Top 5% | 98 Top 5% |
| State rank | #130 of 1,142 | #1 of 340 |
| National rank | #1184 of 50,301 | #6 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 918 | 1,226 |
| Enrollment | 918 | 1,226 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 4% | 10.6% |
| Students per teacher | 17.3 | 10.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 92% | 95% |
| Math proficiency | 97% | 97% |
| city | McLean | Falls Church |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Longfellow Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (97.6 vs 88.4).
- •Longfellow Middle does better on reading proficiency (95% vs 92%).
- •Kent Gardens Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (4% vs 10.6%).
- •Longfellow Middle does better on students per teacher (10.6 vs 17.3).
- •Longfellow Middle is the larger school with 1,226 students compared with 918.
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 Kent Gardens Elementary better than Longfellow Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Longfellow Middle ranks higher (97.6 vs 88.4 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 Kent Gardens Elementary and Longfellow Middle?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between McLean and Falls Church in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Kent Gardens Elementary: 918. Longfellow Middle: 1,226. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Kent Gardens Elementary and Longfellow Middle rank in Virginia?
Kent Gardens Elementary is 130th of 1,142 and Longfellow Middle is 1st of 340 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).