Key Middle vs Lane Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Virginia, United States, 2.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Key Middle
Springfield · Public middle · Grades 7–8
700 students
Lane Elementary
Alexandria · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
716 students
| Measure | Key Middle Springfield, Virginia | Lane Elementary Alexandria, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 74 Top 25% | 89 Top 5% |
| State rank | #163 of 340 | #115 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #2462 of 15,369 | #1040 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 700 | 716 |
| Enrollment | 700 | 716 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 74.9% | 26.1% |
| Students per teacher | 10.9 | 13.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 83% |
| Math proficiency | 77% | 89% |
| city | Springfield | Alexandria |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lane Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (88.9 vs 74.4).
- •Lane Elementary does better on math proficiency (89% vs 77%).
- •Lane Elementary does better on reading proficiency (83% vs 72%).
- •Lane Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (26.1% vs 74.9%).
- •Key Middle does better on students per teacher (10.9 vs 13.8).
- •Lane Elementary is the larger school with 716 students compared with 700.
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 Key Middle better than Lane Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Lane Elementary ranks higher (88.9 vs 74.4 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 Key Middle and Lane Elementary?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Springfield and Alexandria in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Key Middle: 700. Lane Elementary: 716. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Key Middle and Lane Elementary rank in Virginia?
Key Middle is 163rd of 340 and Lane Elementary is 115th of 1,142 among middle schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).