Manassas Park Elementary vs Parkside Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Virginia, United States, 3.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Manassas Park Elementary
Manassas Park · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
712 students
Parkside Middle
Manassas · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,352 students
| Measure | Manassas Park Elementary Manassas Park, Virginia | Parkside Middle Manassas, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 58 Top 50% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank | #996 of 1,142 | #242 of 340 |
| National rank | #19443 of 50,301 | #3574 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 3–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 712 | 1,352 |
| Enrollment | 712 | 1,352 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 81.9% | 69.4% |
| Students per teacher | 16.6 | 14.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 63% | 70% |
| Math proficiency | 68% | 74% |
| city | Manassas Park | Manassas |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Parkside Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (68.9 vs 58.2).
- •Parkside Middle does better on math proficiency (74% vs 68%).
- •Parkside Middle does better on reading proficiency (70% vs 63%).
- •Parkside Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (69.4% vs 81.9%).
- •Parkside Middle does better on students per teacher (14.7 vs 16.6).
- •Parkside Middle is the larger school with 1,352 students compared with 712.
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 Manassas Park Elementary better than Parkside Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Parkside Middle ranks higher (68.9 vs 58.2 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 Manassas Park Elementary and Parkside Middle?
About 3.1 km in a straight line, between Manassas Park and Manassas in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Manassas Park Elementary: 712. Parkside Middle: 1,352. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Manassas Park Elementary and Parkside Middle rank in Virginia?
Manassas Park Elementary is 996th of 1,142 and Parkside Middle is 242nd of 340 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).