Beacon Heights Elementary vs Port Towns Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Maryland, United States, 1.7 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
Port Towns Elementary
Bladensburg · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
747 students
| Measure | Beacon Heights Elementary Riverdale, Maryland | Port Towns Elementary Bladensburg, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 20 Lower 50% | 16 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #750 of 879 | #828 of 879 |
| National rank | #45009 of 50,301 | #47319 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 342 | 747 |
| Enrollment | 342 | 747 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 91.8% | 92.9% |
| Students per teacher | 11.0 | 13.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 20% | 16% |
| Math proficiency | 11% | 12% |
| city | Riverdale | Bladensburg |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Beacon Heights Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (19.7 vs 15.7).
- •Port Towns Elementary does better on math proficiency (12% vs 11%).
- •Beacon Heights Elementary does better on reading proficiency (20% vs 16%).
- •Beacon Heights Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (91.8% vs 92.9%).
- •Beacon Heights Elementary does better on students per teacher (11.0 vs 13.3).
- •Port Towns Elementary is the larger school with 747 students compared with 342.
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 Port Towns Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Beacon Heights Elementary ranks higher (19.7 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 Beacon Heights Elementary and Port Towns Elementary?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Riverdale and Bladensburg in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Beacon Heights Elementary: 342. Port Towns Elementary: 747. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Beacon Heights Elementary and Port Towns Elementary rank in Maryland?
Beacon Heights Elementary is 750th of 879 and Port Towns Elementary is 828th of 879 among elementary schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).