Brightwood ES vs Murch ES
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in District of Columbia, United States, 3.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Brightwood ES
Washington · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
646 students
Murch ES
Washington · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
658 students
| Measure | Brightwood ES Washington, District of Columbia | Murch ES Washington, District of Columbia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 40 Lower 50% | 82 Top 10% |
| State rank | #68 of 142 | #11 of 142 |
| National rank | #31784 of 50,301 | #3853 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 646 | 658 |
| Enrollment | 646 | 658 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 9.1 | 14.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 74% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 73% |
| city | Washington | Washington |
| state | District of Columbia | District of Columbia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Murch ES scores higher on the Success Index (US) (82.1 vs 40.2).
- •Murch ES does better on math proficiency (73% vs 37%).
- •Murch ES does better on reading proficiency (74% vs 32%).
- •Brightwood ES does better on students per teacher (9.1 vs 14.0).
- •Murch ES is the larger school with 658 students compared with 646.
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 Brightwood ES better than Murch ES?
On the Success Index (US), Murch ES ranks higher (82.1 vs 40.2 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 Brightwood ES and Murch ES?
About 3.6 km in a straight line, between Washington and Washington in District of Columbia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Brightwood ES: 646. Murch ES: 658. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Brightwood ES and Murch ES rank in District of Columbia?
Brightwood ES is 68th of 142 and Murch ES is 11th of 142 among elementary schools in District of Columbia on the 2025 Success Index (US).