Beacon Heights Elementary vs William Wirt Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Maryland, United States, 1.4 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
William Wirt Middle
Riverdale · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,124 students
| Measure | Beacon Heights Elementary Riverdale, Maryland | William Wirt Middle Riverdale, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 20 Lower 50% | 12 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #750 of 879 | #219 of 225 |
| National rank | #45009 of 50,301 | #14952 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 342 | 1,124 |
| Enrollment | 342 | 1,124 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 91.8% | 96.5% |
| Students per teacher | 11.0 | 16.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 20% | 24% |
| Math proficiency | 11% | 8% |
| city | Riverdale | Riverdale |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Beacon Heights Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (19.7 vs 11.6).
- •Beacon Heights Elementary does better on math proficiency (11% vs 8%).
- •William Wirt Middle does better on reading proficiency (24% vs 20%).
- •Beacon Heights Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (91.8% vs 96.5%).
- •Beacon Heights Elementary does better on students per teacher (11.0 vs 16.1).
- •William Wirt Middle is the larger school with 1,124 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 William Wirt Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Beacon Heights Elementary ranks higher (19.7 vs 11.6 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 William Wirt Middle?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Riverdale and Riverdale in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Beacon Heights Elementary: 342. William Wirt Middle: 1,124. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Beacon Heights Elementary and William Wirt Middle rank in Maryland?
Beacon Heights Elementary is 750th of 879 and William Wirt Middle is 219th of 225 among elementary schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).