Blue Heron Elementary vs Deer Crossing Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Maryland, United States, 2.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Blue Heron Elementary
New Market · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
680 students
Deer Crossing Elementary
New Market · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
528 students
| Measure | Blue Heron Elementary New Market, Maryland | Deer Crossing Elementary New Market, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 74 Top 25% | 76 Top 25% |
| State rank | #118 of 879 | #98 of 879 |
| National rank | #8624 of 50,301 | #7384 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 680 | 528 |
| Enrollment | 680 | 528 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 8.5% | 19.3% |
| Students per teacher | 16.2 | 15.1 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 65% |
| Math proficiency | – | 65% |
| city | New Market | New Market |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Deer Crossing Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (75.9 vs 73.9).
- •Blue Heron Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (8.5% vs 19.3%).
- •Deer Crossing Elementary does better on students per teacher (15.1 vs 16.2).
- •Blue Heron Elementary is the larger school with 680 students compared with 528.
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 Blue Heron Elementary better than Deer Crossing Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Deer Crossing Elementary ranks higher (75.9 vs 73.9 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 Blue Heron Elementary and Deer Crossing Elementary?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between New Market and New Market in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Blue Heron Elementary: 680. Deer Crossing Elementary: 528. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Blue Heron Elementary and Deer Crossing Elementary rank in Maryland?
Blue Heron Elementary is 118th of 879 and Deer Crossing Elementary is 98th of 879 among elementary schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).