Arcola Elementary vs Port Towns Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Maryland, United States, 16 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Arcola Elementary
Silver Spring · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
747 students
Port Towns Elementary
Bladensburg · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
747 students
| Measure | Arcola Elementary Silver Spring, Maryland | Port Towns Elementary Bladensburg, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 33 Lower 50% | 16 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #558 of 879 | #828 of 879 |
| National rank | #36711 of 50,301 | #47319 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 747 | 747 |
| Enrollment | 747 | 747 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 57.4% | 92.9% |
| Students per teacher | 13.1 | 13.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 28% | 16% |
| Math proficiency | 26% | 12% |
| city | Silver Spring | Bladensburg |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Arcola Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (32.8 vs 15.7).
- •Arcola Elementary does better on math proficiency (26% vs 12%).
- •Arcola Elementary does better on reading proficiency (28% vs 16%).
- •Arcola Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (57.4% vs 92.9%).
- •Arcola Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.1 vs 13.3).
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 Arcola Elementary better than Port Towns Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Arcola Elementary ranks higher (32.8 vs 15.7 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 Arcola Elementary and Port Towns Elementary?
About 16 km in a straight line, between Silver Spring and Bladensburg in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Arcola Elementary: 747. Port Towns Elementary: 747. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Arcola Elementary and Port Towns Elementary rank in Maryland?
Arcola Elementary is 558th of 879 and Port Towns Elementary is 828th of 879 among elementary schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).