Beacon Heights Elementary vs Northwestern Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Maryland, United States, 114 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Beacon Heights Elementary
Riverdale · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
342 students
Northwestern Elementary
Mardela Springs · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
340 students
| Measure | Beacon Heights Elementary Riverdale, Maryland | Northwestern Elementary Mardela Springs, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 20 Lower 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| State rank | #750 of 879 | #280 of 879 |
| National rank | #45009 of 50,301 | #19219 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 342 | 340 |
| Enrollment | 342 | 340 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 91.8% | 48.2% |
| Students per teacher | 11.0 | 15.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 20% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 11% | 47% |
| city | Riverdale | Mardela Springs |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Northwestern Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (58.5 vs 19.7).
- •Northwestern Elementary does better on math proficiency (47% vs 11%).
- •Northwestern Elementary does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 20%).
- •Northwestern Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (48.2% vs 91.8%).
- •Beacon Heights Elementary does better on students per teacher (11.0 vs 15.5).
- •Beacon Heights Elementary is the larger school with 342 students compared with 340.
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 Beacon Heights Elementary better than Northwestern Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Northwestern Elementary ranks higher (58.5 vs 19.7 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 Beacon Heights Elementary and Northwestern Elementary?
About 114 km in a straight line, between Riverdale and Mardela Springs in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Beacon Heights Elementary: 342. Northwestern Elementary: 340. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Beacon Heights Elementary and Northwestern Elementary rank in Maryland?
Beacon Heights Elementary is 750th of 879 and Northwestern Elementary is 280th of 879 among elementary schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).