Park Avenue Elementary vs Westwood Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Virginia, United States, 3.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Park Avenue Elementary
Danville · Public elementary · Grades K–5
361 students
Westwood Middle
Danville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
642 students
| Measure | Park Avenue Elementary Danville, Virginia | Westwood Middle Danville, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 46 Lower 50% | 50 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1081 of 1,142 | #329 of 340 |
| National rank | #27631 of 50,301 | #7583 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 361 | 642 |
| Enrollment | 361 | 642 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 95% | 92.2% |
| Students per teacher | 12.0 | 13.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 45% | 55% |
| Math proficiency | 54% | 50% |
| city | Danville | Danville |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Westwood Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (50.4 vs 46.4).
- •Park Avenue Elementary does better on math proficiency (54% vs 50%).
- •Westwood Middle does better on reading proficiency (55% vs 45%).
- •Westwood Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (92.2% vs 95%).
- •Park Avenue Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.0 vs 13.7).
- •Westwood Middle is the larger school with 642 students compared with 361.
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 Park Avenue Elementary better than Westwood Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Westwood Middle ranks higher (50.4 vs 46.4 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 Park Avenue Elementary and Westwood Middle?
About 3.2 km in a straight line, between Danville and Danville in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Park Avenue Elementary: 361. Westwood Middle: 642. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Park Avenue Elementary and Westwood Middle rank in Virginia?
Park Avenue Elementary is 1081st of 1,142 and Westwood Middle is 329th of 340 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).