Andrew Jackson Academy vs Drew-Freeman Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Maryland, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Andrew Jackson Academy
Forestville · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
458 students
Drew-Freeman Middle
District Heights · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,022 students
| Measure | Andrew Jackson Academy Forestville, Maryland | Drew-Freeman Middle District Heights, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 15 Lower 50% | 9 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #835 of 879 | #225 of 225 |
| National rank | #47726 of 50,301 | #15147 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 458 | 1,022 |
| Enrollment | 458 | 1,022 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 93.9% | 96.6% |
| Students per teacher | 12.7 | 16.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 8% | 15% |
| Math proficiency | 3% | 3% |
| city | Forestville | District Heights |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Andrew Jackson Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (14.8 vs 9.3).
- •Drew-Freeman Middle does better on reading proficiency (15% vs 8%).
- •Andrew Jackson Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (93.9% vs 96.6%).
- •Andrew Jackson Academy does better on students per teacher (12.7 vs 16.0).
- •Drew-Freeman Middle is the larger school with 1,022 students compared with 458.
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 Andrew Jackson Academy better than Drew-Freeman Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Andrew Jackson Academy ranks higher (14.8 vs 9.3 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 Andrew Jackson Academy and Drew-Freeman Middle?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Forestville and District Heights in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Andrew Jackson Academy: 458. Drew-Freeman Middle: 1,022. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Andrew Jackson Academy and Drew-Freeman Middle rank in Maryland?
Andrew Jackson Academy is 835th of 879 and Drew-Freeman Middle is 225th of 225 among elementary schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).