Longfellow Middle vs Mary Ellen Henderson Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Virginia, United States, 2.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Longfellow Middle
Falls Church · Public middle · Grades 7–8
1,226 students
Mary Ellen Henderson Middle
Falls Church · Public middle · Grades 6–8
632 students
| Measure | Longfellow Middle Falls Church, Virginia | Mary Ellen Henderson Middle Falls Church, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 98 Top 5% | 93 Top 5% |
| State rank | #1 of 340 | #9 of 340 |
| National rank | #6 of 15,369 | #140 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 1,226 | 632 |
| Enrollment | 1,226 | 632 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 10.6% | 10.1% |
| Students per teacher | 10.6 | 14.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 95% | 91% |
| Math proficiency | 97% | 89% |
| city | Falls Church | Falls Church |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Longfellow Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (97.6 vs 92.6).
- •Longfellow Middle does better on math proficiency (97% vs 89%).
- •Longfellow Middle does better on reading proficiency (95% vs 91%).
- •Mary Ellen Henderson Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (10.1% vs 10.6%).
- •Longfellow Middle does better on students per teacher (10.6 vs 14.0).
- •Longfellow Middle is the larger school with 1,226 students compared with 632.
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 Longfellow Middle better than Mary Ellen Henderson Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Longfellow Middle ranks higher (97.6 vs 92.6 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 Longfellow Middle and Mary Ellen Henderson Middle?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Falls Church and Falls Church in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Longfellow Middle: 1,226. Mary Ellen Henderson Middle: 632. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Longfellow Middle and Mary Ellen Henderson Middle rank in Virginia?
Longfellow Middle is 1st of 340 and Mary Ellen Henderson Middle is 9th of 340 among middle schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).