Southside STEM Academy at Campostella vs Thurgood Marshall Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Virginia, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Southside STEM Academy at Campostella
Norfolk · Public elementary · Grades K–8
686 students
Thurgood Marshall Elementary
Chesapeake · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
395 students
| Measure | Southside STEM Academy at Campostella Norfolk, Virginia | Thurgood Marshall Elementary Chesapeake, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 43 Lower 50% | 75 Top 25% |
| State rank | #1095 of 1,142 | #449 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #30121 of 50,301 | #7807 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 686 | 395 |
| Enrollment | 686 | 395 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.4% | 74.9% |
| Students per teacher | 12.0 | 12.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 44% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 50% | 89% |
| city | Norfolk | Chesapeake |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Thurgood Marshall Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (75.3 vs 42.8).
- •Thurgood Marshall Elementary does better on math proficiency (89% vs 50%).
- •Thurgood Marshall Elementary does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 44%).
- •Thurgood Marshall Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (74.9% vs 98.4%).
- •Southside STEM Academy at Campostella does better on students per teacher (12.0 vs 12.3).
- •Southside STEM Academy at Campostella is the larger school with 686 students compared with 395.
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 Southside STEM Academy at Campostella better than Thurgood Marshall Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Thurgood Marshall Elementary ranks higher (75.3 vs 42.8 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 Southside STEM Academy at Campostella and Thurgood Marshall Elementary?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Norfolk and Chesapeake in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Southside STEM Academy at Campostella: 686. Thurgood Marshall Elementary: 395. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Southside STEM Academy at Campostella and Thurgood Marshall Elementary rank in Virginia?
Southside STEM Academy at Campostella is 1095th of 1,142 and Thurgood Marshall Elementary is 449th of 1,142 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).