L. Douglas Wilder Middle vs Mechanicsville Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Virginia, United States, 3.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
L. Douglas Wilder Middle
Richmond · Public middle · Grades 6–8
758 students
Mechanicsville Elementary
Mechanicsville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
572 students
| Measure | L. Douglas Wilder Middle Richmond, Virginia | Mechanicsville Elementary Mechanicsville, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 51 Top 50% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank | #328 of 340 | #714 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #7548 of 15,369 | #12285 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 758 | 572 |
| Enrollment | 758 | 572 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 89.6% | 100.9% |
| Students per teacher | 17.6 | 12.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 51% | 78% |
| Math proficiency | 68% | 88% |
| city | Richmond | Mechanicsville |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mechanicsville Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (68.6 vs 50.5).
- •Mechanicsville Elementary does better on math proficiency (88% vs 68%).
- •Mechanicsville Elementary does better on reading proficiency (78% vs 51%).
- •L. Douglas Wilder Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (89.6% vs 100.9%).
- •Mechanicsville Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.7 vs 17.6).
- •L. Douglas Wilder Middle is the larger school with 758 students compared with 572.
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 L. Douglas Wilder Middle better than Mechanicsville Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Mechanicsville Elementary ranks higher (68.6 vs 50.5 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 L. Douglas Wilder Middle and Mechanicsville Elementary?
About 3.9 km in a straight line, between Richmond and Mechanicsville in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
L. Douglas Wilder Middle: 758. Mechanicsville Elementary: 572. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do L. Douglas Wilder Middle and Mechanicsville Elementary rank in Virginia?
L. Douglas Wilder Middle is 328th of 340 and Mechanicsville Elementary is 714th of 1,142 among middle schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).