Dorothy I. Height ES vs MacFarland MS
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in District of Columbia, United States, 264 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dorothy I. Height ES
Washington · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
400 students
MacFarland MS
Washington · Public middle · Grades 6–8
486 students
| Measure | Dorothy I. Height ES Washington, District of Columbia | MacFarland MS Washington, District of Columbia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 54 Top 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #41 of 142 | #30 of 42 |
| National rank | #22620 of 50,301 | #12911 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 400 | 486 |
| Enrollment | 400 | 486 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 9.5 | 8.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 24% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 12% |
| city | Washington | Washington |
| state | District of Columbia | District of Columbia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Dorothy I. Height ES scores higher on the Success Index (US) (53.6 vs 24.7).
- •Dorothy I. Height ES does better on math proficiency (47% vs 12%).
- •Dorothy I. Height ES does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 24%).
- •MacFarland MS does better on students per teacher (8.8 vs 9.5).
- •MacFarland MS is the larger school with 486 students compared with 400.
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 Dorothy I. Height ES better than MacFarland MS?
On the Success Index (US), Dorothy I. Height ES ranks higher (53.6 vs 24.7 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 Dorothy I. Height ES and MacFarland MS?
About 264 m in a straight line, between Washington and Washington in District of Columbia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dorothy I. Height ES: 400. MacFarland MS: 486. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dorothy I. Height ES and MacFarland MS rank in District of Columbia?
Dorothy I. Height ES is 41st of 142 and MacFarland MS is 30th of 42 among elementary schools in District of Columbia on the 2025 Success Index (US).