Andrew Jackson Academy vs Francis Scott Key Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Maryland, United States, 2.2 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
Francis Scott Key Elementary
District Heights · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
451 students
| Measure | Andrew Jackson Academy Forestville, Maryland | Francis Scott Key Elementary District Heights, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 15 Lower 50% | 15 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #835 of 879 | #838 of 879 |
| National rank | #47726 of 50,301 | #47861 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 458 | 451 |
| Enrollment | 458 | 451 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 93.9% | 92.9% |
| Students per teacher | 12.7 | 13.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 8% | 15% |
| Math proficiency | 3% | 9% |
| city | Forestville | District Heights |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (14.8 vs 14.5).
- •Francis Scott Key Elementary does better on math proficiency (9% vs 3%).
- •Francis Scott Key Elementary does better on reading proficiency (15% vs 8%).
- •Francis Scott Key Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (92.9% vs 93.9%).
- •Andrew Jackson Academy does better on students per teacher (12.7 vs 13.7).
- •Andrew Jackson Academy is the larger school with 458 students compared with 451.
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 Francis Scott Key Elementary?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Andrew Jackson Academy and Francis Scott Key Elementary?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Forestville and District Heights in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Andrew Jackson Academy: 458. Francis Scott Key Elementary: 451. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Andrew Jackson Academy and Francis Scott Key Elementary rank in Maryland?
Andrew Jackson Academy is 835th of 879 and Francis Scott Key Elementary is 838th of 879 among elementary schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).