Plaza Middle vs Windsor Woods Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Virginia, United States, 2.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Plaza Middle
Virginia Beach · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,033 students
Windsor Woods Elementary
Virginia Beach · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
487 students
| Measure | Plaza Middle Virginia Beach, Virginia | Windsor Woods Elementary Virginia Beach, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 81 Top 10% | 77 Top 25% |
| State rank | #104 of 340 | #411 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #1328 of 15,369 | #6916 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,033 | 487 |
| Enrollment | 1,033 | 487 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 44.6% | 73.9% |
| Students per teacher | 15.7 | 13.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 85% | 82% |
| Math proficiency | 86% | 87% |
| city | Virginia Beach | Virginia Beach |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Plaza Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (81.0 vs 76.7).
- •Windsor Woods Elementary does better on math proficiency (87% vs 86%).
- •Plaza Middle does better on reading proficiency (85% vs 82%).
- •Plaza Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (44.6% vs 73.9%).
- •Windsor Woods Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.2 vs 15.7).
- •Plaza Middle is the larger school with 1,033 students compared with 487.
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 Plaza Middle better than Windsor Woods Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Plaza Middle ranks higher (81.0 vs 76.7 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 Plaza Middle and Windsor Woods Elementary?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Virginia Beach and Virginia Beach in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Plaza Middle: 1,033. Windsor Woods Elementary: 487. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Plaza Middle and Windsor Woods Elementary rank in Virginia?
Plaza Middle is 104th of 340 and Windsor Woods Elementary is 411th of 1,142 among middle schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).