Broad Ford Elementary vs Swan Meadow School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Maryland, United States, 8.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Broad Ford Elementary
Oakland · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
601 students
Swan Meadow School
Oakland · Public elementary · Grades K–8
54 students
| Measure | Broad Ford Elementary Oakland, Maryland | Swan Meadow School Oakland, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 36 Lower 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| State rank | #536 of 879 | – |
| National rank | #34863 of 50,301 | – |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 601 | 54 |
| Enrollment | 601 | 54 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 66.7% | 59.3% |
| Students per teacher | 10.5 | 18.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 54.5% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 54.5% |
| city | Oakland | Oakland |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Swan Meadow School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (56.0 vs 35.6).
- •Swan Meadow School does better on math proficiency (54.5% vs 27%).
- •Swan Meadow School does better on reading proficiency (54.5% vs 32%).
- •Swan Meadow School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (59.3% vs 66.7%).
- •Broad Ford Elementary does better on students per teacher (10.5 vs 18.0).
- •Broad Ford Elementary is the larger school with 601 students compared with 54.
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 Broad Ford Elementary better than Swan Meadow School?
On the Success Index (US), Swan Meadow School ranks higher (56.0 vs 35.6 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 Broad Ford Elementary and Swan Meadow School?
About 8.7 km in a straight line, between Oakland and Oakland in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Broad Ford Elementary: 601. Swan Meadow School: 54. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Broad Ford Elementary and Swan Meadow School rank in Maryland?
Broad Ford Elementary is 536th of 879 and Swan Meadow School is unranked among elementary schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).