Baden Elementary vs Malcolm Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Maryland, United States, 5.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Baden Elementary
Brandywine · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
184 students
Malcolm Elementary School
Waldorf · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
415 students
| Measure | Baden Elementary Brandywine, Maryland | Malcolm Elementary School Waldorf, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 26 Lower 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| State rank | #653 of 879 | #317 of 879 |
| National rank | #41049 of 50,301 | #22574 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 184 | 415 |
| Enrollment | 184 | 415 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 87% | 50.1% |
| Students per teacher | 15.3 | 13.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 54% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 41% |
| city | Brandywine | Waldorf |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Malcolm Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (53.7 vs 26.0).
- •Malcolm Elementary School does better on math proficiency (41% vs 27%).
- •Malcolm Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (54% vs 37%).
- •Malcolm Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (50.1% vs 87%).
- •Malcolm Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.8 vs 15.3).
- •Malcolm Elementary School is the larger school with 415 students compared with 184.
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 Baden Elementary better than Malcolm Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Malcolm Elementary School ranks higher (53.7 vs 26.0 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 Baden Elementary and Malcolm Elementary School?
About 5.4 km in a straight line, between Brandywine and Waldorf in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Baden Elementary: 184. Malcolm Elementary School: 415. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Baden Elementary and Malcolm Elementary School rank in Maryland?
Baden Elementary is 653rd of 879 and Malcolm Elementary School is 317th of 879 among elementary schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).