Berwyn Heights Elementary vs Paint Branch Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Maryland, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Berwyn Heights Elementary
Berwyn Heights · Public elementary · Grades K–5
421 students
Paint Branch Elementary
College Park · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
488 students
| Measure | Berwyn Heights Elementary Berwyn Heights, Maryland | Paint Branch Elementary College Park, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 33 Lower 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #553 of 879 | #546 of 879 |
| National rank | #36299 of 50,301 | #36062 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 421 | 488 |
| Enrollment | 421 | 488 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 91.4% | 91% |
| Students per teacher | 12.0 | 10.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 29% | 32% |
| city | Berwyn Heights | College Park |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (33.4 vs 33.8).
- •Paint Branch Elementary does better on math proficiency (32% vs 29%).
- •Berwyn Heights Elementary does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 37%).
- •Paint Branch Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (91% vs 91.4%).
- •Paint Branch Elementary does better on students per teacher (10.4 vs 12.0).
- •Paint Branch Elementary is the larger school with 488 students compared with 421.
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 Berwyn Heights Elementary better than Paint Branch Elementary?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Berwyn Heights Elementary and Paint Branch Elementary?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Berwyn Heights and College Park in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Berwyn Heights Elementary: 421. Paint Branch Elementary: 488. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Berwyn Heights Elementary and Paint Branch Elementary rank in Maryland?
Berwyn Heights Elementary is 553rd of 879 and Paint Branch Elementary is 546th of 879 among elementary schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).