Bester Elementary vs Eastern Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Maryland, United States, 2.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bester Elementary
Hagerstown · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
490 students
Eastern Elementary
Hagerstown · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
439 students
| Measure | Bester Elementary Hagerstown, Maryland | Eastern Elementary Hagerstown, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 21 Lower 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #730 of 879 | #554 of 879 |
| National rank | #44200 of 50,301 | #36495 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 3–5 |
| Students | 490 | 439 |
| Enrollment | 490 | 439 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 84.7% | 74.5% |
| Students per teacher | 11.4 | 13.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 18% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 11% | 31% |
| city | Hagerstown | Hagerstown |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Eastern Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (33.1 vs 21.0).
- •Eastern Elementary does better on math proficiency (31% vs 11%).
- •Eastern Elementary does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 18%).
- •Eastern Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (74.5% vs 84.7%).
- •Bester Elementary does better on students per teacher (11.4 vs 13.7).
- •Bester Elementary is the larger school with 490 students compared with 439.
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 Bester Elementary better than Eastern Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Eastern Elementary ranks higher (33.1 vs 21.0 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 Bester Elementary and Eastern Elementary?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Hagerstown and Hagerstown in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bester Elementary: 490. Eastern Elementary: 439. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bester Elementary and Eastern Elementary rank in Maryland?
Bester Elementary is 730th of 879 and Eastern Elementary is 554th of 879 among elementary schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).