Sandburg Middle vs Stratford Landing Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Virginia, United States, 623 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Sandburg Middle
Alexandria · Public middle · Grades 7–8
1,401 students
Stratford Landing Elementary
Alexandria · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
669 students
| Measure | Sandburg Middle Alexandria, Virginia | Stratford Landing Elementary Alexandria, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 78 Top 25% | 90 Top 5% |
| State rank | #130 of 340 | #99 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #1915 of 15,369 | #858 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 1,401 | 669 |
| Enrollment | 1,401 | 669 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 50% | 26.9% |
| Students per teacher | 14.4 | 13.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 76% | 85% |
| Math proficiency | 76% | 89% |
| city | Alexandria | Alexandria |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Stratford Landing Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (89.7 vs 77.5).
- •Stratford Landing Elementary does better on math proficiency (89% vs 76%).
- •Stratford Landing Elementary does better on reading proficiency (85% vs 76%).
- •Stratford Landing Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (26.9% vs 50%).
- •Stratford Landing Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.4 vs 14.4).
- •Sandburg Middle is the larger school with 1,401 students compared with 669.
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 Sandburg Middle better than Stratford Landing Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Stratford Landing Elementary ranks higher (89.7 vs 77.5 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 Sandburg Middle and Stratford Landing Elementary?
About 623 m in a straight line, between Alexandria and Alexandria in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Sandburg Middle: 1,401. Stratford Landing Elementary: 669. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Sandburg Middle and Stratford Landing Elementary rank in Virginia?
Sandburg Middle is 130th of 340 and Stratford Landing Elementary is 99th of 1,142 among middle schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).