Lemon Road Elementary vs Mary Ellen Henderson Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Virginia, United States, 766 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lemon Road Elementary
Falls Church · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
595 students
Mary Ellen Henderson Middle
Falls Church · Public middle · Grades 6–8
632 students
| Measure | Lemon Road Elementary Falls Church, Virginia | Mary Ellen Henderson Middle Falls Church, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 87 Top 5% | 93 Top 5% |
| State rank | #167 of 1,142 | #9 of 340 |
| National rank | #1553 of 50,301 | #140 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 595 | 632 |
| Enrollment | 595 | 632 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 19% | 10.1% |
| Students per teacher | 15.7 | 14.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 85% | 91% |
| Math proficiency | 90% | 89% |
| city | Falls Church | Falls Church |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mary Ellen Henderson Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (92.6 vs 87.3).
- •Lemon Road Elementary does better on math proficiency (90% vs 89%).
- •Mary Ellen Henderson Middle does better on reading proficiency (91% vs 85%).
- •Mary Ellen Henderson Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (10.1% vs 19%).
- •Mary Ellen Henderson Middle does better on students per teacher (14.0 vs 15.7).
- •Mary Ellen Henderson Middle is the larger school with 632 students compared with 595.
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 Lemon Road Elementary better than Mary Ellen Henderson Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Mary Ellen Henderson Middle ranks higher (92.6 vs 87.3 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 Lemon Road Elementary and Mary Ellen Henderson Middle?
About 766 m in a straight line, between Falls Church and Falls Church in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lemon Road Elementary: 595. Mary Ellen Henderson Middle: 632. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lemon Road Elementary and Mary Ellen Henderson Middle rank in Virginia?
Lemon Road Elementary is 167th of 1,142 and Mary Ellen Henderson Middle is 9th of 340 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).