Maury ES vs Shirley Chisholm ES
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in District of Columbia, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Maury ES
Washington · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
559 students
Shirley Chisholm ES
Washington · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
542 students
| Measure | Maury ES Washington, District of Columbia | Shirley Chisholm ES Washington, District of Columbia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 83 Top 10% | 32 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #8 of 142 | #80 of 142 |
| National rank | #3343 of 50,301 | #37520 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 559 | 542 |
| Enrollment | 559 | 542 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 14.7 | 11.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 77% | 27% |
| city | Washington | Washington |
| state | District of Columbia | District of Columbia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Maury ES scores higher on the Success Index (US) (83.1 vs 31.6).
- •Maury ES does better on math proficiency (77% vs 27%).
- •Maury ES does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 32%).
- •Shirley Chisholm ES does better on students per teacher (11.8 vs 14.7).
- •Maury ES is the larger school with 559 students compared with 542.
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 Maury ES better than Shirley Chisholm ES?
On the Success Index (US), Maury ES ranks higher (83.1 vs 31.6 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 Maury ES and Shirley Chisholm ES?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Washington and Washington in District of Columbia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Maury ES: 559. Shirley Chisholm ES: 542. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Maury ES and Shirley Chisholm ES rank in District of Columbia?
Maury ES is 8th of 142 and Shirley Chisholm ES is 80th of 142 among elementary schools in District of Columbia on the 2025 Success Index (US).