Manassas Park Middle vs Parkside Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Virginia, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Manassas Park Middle
Manassas Park · Public middle · Grades 6–8
753 students
Parkside Middle
Manassas · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,352 students
| Measure | Manassas Park Middle Manassas Park, Virginia | Parkside Middle Manassas, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 70 Top 25% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank | #231 of 340 | #242 of 340 |
| National rank | #3389 of 15,369 | #3574 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 753 | 1,352 |
| Enrollment | 753 | 1,352 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 81.4% | 69.4% |
| Students per teacher | 13.2 | 14.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 69% | 70% |
| Math proficiency | 82% | 74% |
| city | Manassas Park | Manassas |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (69.8 vs 68.9).
- •Manassas Park Middle does better on math proficiency (82% vs 74%).
- •Parkside Middle does better on reading proficiency (70% vs 69%).
- •Parkside Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (69.4% vs 81.4%).
- •Manassas Park Middle does better on students per teacher (13.2 vs 14.7).
- •Parkside Middle is the larger school with 1,352 students compared with 753.
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 Middle better than Parkside Middle?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Manassas Park Middle and Parkside Middle?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Manassas Park and Manassas in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Manassas Park Middle: 753. Parkside Middle: 1,352. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Manassas Park Middle and Parkside Middle rank in Virginia?
Manassas Park Middle is 231st of 340 and Parkside Middle is 242nd of 340 among middle schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).