Baden Elementary vs Pleasant Valley Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Maryland, United States, 110 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
Pleasant Valley Elementary
Knoxville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
186 students
| Measure | Baden Elementary Brandywine, Maryland | Pleasant Valley Elementary Knoxville, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 26 Lower 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #653 of 879 | #529 of 879 |
| National rank | #41049 of 50,301 | #34469 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 184 | 186 |
| Enrollment | 184 | 186 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 87% | 27.4% |
| Students per teacher | 15.3 | 14.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 22% |
| city | Brandywine | Knoxville |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Pleasant Valley Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (36.3 vs 26.0).
- •Baden Elementary does better on math proficiency (27% vs 22%).
- •Baden Elementary does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 27%).
- •Pleasant Valley Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (27.4% vs 87%).
- •Pleasant Valley Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.3 vs 15.3).
- •Pleasant Valley Elementary is the larger school with 186 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 Pleasant Valley Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Pleasant Valley Elementary ranks higher (36.3 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 Pleasant Valley Elementary?
About 110 km in a straight line, between Brandywine and Knoxville in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Baden Elementary: 184. Pleasant Valley Elementary: 186. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Baden Elementary and Pleasant Valley Elementary rank in Maryland?
Baden Elementary is 653rd of 879 and Pleasant Valley Elementary is 529th of 879 among elementary schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).