Mary Ellen Henderson Middle vs Shrevewood Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Virginia, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mary Ellen Henderson Middle
Falls Church · Public middle · Grades 6–8
632 students
Shrevewood Elementary
Falls Church · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
579 students
| Measure | Mary Ellen Henderson Middle Falls Church, Virginia | Shrevewood Elementary Falls Church, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 93 Top 5% | 83 Top 10% |
| State rank | #9 of 340 | #292 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #140 of 15,369 | #3299 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 632 | 579 |
| Enrollment | 632 | 579 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 10.1% | 38% |
| Students per teacher | 14.0 | 14.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 91% | 79% |
| Math proficiency | 89% | 84% |
| 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 83.2).
- •Mary Ellen Henderson Middle does better on math proficiency (89% vs 84%).
- •Mary Ellen Henderson Middle does better on reading proficiency (91% vs 79%).
- •Mary Ellen Henderson Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (10.1% vs 38%).
- •Mary Ellen Henderson Middle does better on students per teacher (14.0 vs 14.5).
- •Mary Ellen Henderson Middle is the larger school with 632 students compared with 579.
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 Mary Ellen Henderson Middle better than Shrevewood Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Mary Ellen Henderson Middle ranks higher (92.6 vs 83.2 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 Mary Ellen Henderson Middle and Shrevewood Elementary?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Falls Church and Falls Church in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Mary Ellen Henderson Middle: 632. Shrevewood Elementary: 579. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Mary Ellen Henderson Middle and Shrevewood Elementary rank in Virginia?
Mary Ellen Henderson Middle is 9th of 340 and Shrevewood Elementary is 292nd of 1,142 among middle schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).