Landstown Middle vs Salem Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Virginia, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Landstown Middle
Virginia Beach · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,272 students
Salem Elementary
Virginia Beach · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
541 students
| Measure | Landstown Middle Virginia Beach, Virginia | Salem Elementary Virginia Beach, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 80 Top 10% | 84 Top 10% |
| State rank | #109 of 340 | #269 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #1429 of 15,369 | #2805 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,272 | 541 |
| Enrollment | 1,272 | 541 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 39.3% | 33.8% |
| Students per teacher | 17.2 | 16.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 83% | 93% |
| Math proficiency | 85% | 94% |
| city | Virginia Beach | Virginia Beach |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Salem Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (84.2 vs 80.4).
- •Salem Elementary does better on math proficiency (94% vs 85%).
- •Salem Elementary does better on reading proficiency (93% vs 83%).
- •Salem Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (33.8% vs 39.3%).
- •Salem Elementary does better on students per teacher (16.4 vs 17.2).
- •Landstown Middle is the larger school with 1,272 students compared with 541.
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 Landstown Middle better than Salem Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Salem Elementary ranks higher (84.2 vs 80.4 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 Landstown Middle and Salem Elementary?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Virginia Beach and Virginia Beach in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Landstown Middle: 1,272. Salem Elementary: 541. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Landstown Middle and Salem Elementary rank in Virginia?
Landstown Middle is 109th of 340 and Salem Elementary is 269th of 1,142 among middle schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).