Beacon Heights Elementary vs Woodridge Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Maryland, United States, 995 m 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
Woodridge Elementary
Hyattsville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
299 students
| Measure | Beacon Heights Elementary Riverdale, Maryland | Woodridge Elementary Hyattsville, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 20 Lower 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #750 of 879 | #678 of 879 |
| National rank | #45009 of 50,301 | #42155 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 342 | 299 |
| Enrollment | 342 | 299 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 91.8% | 93% |
| Students per teacher | 11.0 | 12.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 20% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 11% | 22% |
| city | Riverdale | Hyattsville |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Woodridge Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (24.3 vs 19.7).
- •Woodridge Elementary does better on math proficiency (22% vs 11%).
- •Woodridge Elementary does better on reading proficiency (32% vs 20%).
- •Beacon Heights Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (91.8% vs 93%).
- •Beacon Heights Elementary does better on students per teacher (11.0 vs 12.5).
- •Beacon Heights Elementary is the larger school with 342 students compared with 299.
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 Woodridge Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Woodridge Elementary ranks higher (24.3 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 Woodridge Elementary?
About 995 m in a straight line, between Riverdale and Hyattsville in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Beacon Heights Elementary: 342. Woodridge Elementary: 299. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Beacon Heights Elementary and Woodridge Elementary rank in Maryland?
Beacon Heights Elementary is 750th of 879 and Woodridge Elementary is 678th of 879 among elementary schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).