Knollwood Meadows Elementary vs Mary Passage Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Virginia, United States, 2.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Knollwood Meadows Elementary
Newport News · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
460 students
Mary Passage Middle
Newport News · Public middle · Grades 6–8
931 students
| Measure | Knollwood Meadows Elementary Newport News, Virginia | Mary Passage Middle Newport News, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 60 Top 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| State rank | #966 of 1,142 | #317 of 340 |
| National rank | #18338 of 50,301 | #6090 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 460 | 931 |
| Enrollment | 460 | 931 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.6% | 97.9% |
| Students per teacher | 20.0 | – |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | 59% |
| Math proficiency | 86% | 67% |
| city | Newport News | Newport News |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Knollwood Meadows Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (59.8 vs 57.2).
- •Knollwood Meadows Elementary does better on math proficiency (86% vs 67%).
- •Knollwood Meadows Elementary does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 59%).
- •Mary Passage Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (97.9% vs 99.6%).
- •Mary Passage Middle is the larger school with 931 students compared with 460.
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 Knollwood Meadows Elementary better than Mary Passage Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Knollwood Meadows Elementary ranks higher (59.8 vs 57.2 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 Knollwood Meadows Elementary and Mary Passage Middle?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Newport News and Newport News in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Knollwood Meadows Elementary: 460. Mary Passage Middle: 931. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Knollwood Meadows Elementary and Mary Passage Middle rank in Virginia?
Knollwood Meadows Elementary is 966th of 1,142 and Mary Passage Middle is 317th of 340 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).