Avalon Elementary vs Thurgood Marshall Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Maryland, United States, 2.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Avalon Elementary
Fort Washington · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
302 students
Thurgood Marshall Middle
Temple Hills · Public middle · Grades 6–8
707 students
| Measure | Avalon Elementary Fort Washington, Maryland | Thurgood Marshall Middle Temple Hills, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 17 Lower 50% | 10 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #810 of 879 | #222 of 225 |
| National rank | #46745 of 50,301 | #15062 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 302 | 707 |
| Enrollment | 302 | 707 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 90.1% | 93.5% |
| Students per teacher | 13.7 | 16.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 23% | 18% |
| Math proficiency | 5% | 7% |
| city | Fort Washington | Temple Hills |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Avalon Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (16.7 vs 10.4).
- •Thurgood Marshall Middle does better on math proficiency (7% vs 5%).
- •Avalon Elementary does better on reading proficiency (23% vs 18%).
- •Avalon Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (90.1% vs 93.5%).
- •Avalon Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.7 vs 16.4).
- •Thurgood Marshall Middle is the larger school with 707 students compared with 302.
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 Avalon Elementary better than Thurgood Marshall Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Avalon Elementary ranks higher (16.7 vs 10.4 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 Avalon Elementary and Thurgood Marshall Middle?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Fort Washington and Temple Hills in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Avalon Elementary: 302. Thurgood Marshall Middle: 707. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Avalon Elementary and Thurgood Marshall Middle rank in Maryland?
Avalon Elementary is 810th of 879 and Thurgood Marshall Middle is 222nd of 225 among elementary schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).