Broad Ford Elementary vs William B. Gibbs Jr. Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Maryland, United States, 184 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
William B. Gibbs Jr. Elementary
Germantown · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
601 students
| Measure | Broad Ford Elementary Oakland, Maryland | William B. Gibbs Jr. Elementary Germantown, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 36 Lower 50% | 68 Top 50% |
| State rank | #536 of 879 | #185 of 879 |
| National rank | #34863 of 50,301 | #12981 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 601 | 601 |
| Enrollment | 601 | 601 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 66.7% | 40.1% |
| Students per teacher | 10.5 | 15.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 59% |
| city | Oakland | Germantown |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •William B. Gibbs Jr. Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (67.7 vs 35.6).
- •William B. Gibbs Jr. Elementary does better on math proficiency (59% vs 27%).
- •William B. Gibbs Jr. Elementary does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 32%).
- •William B. Gibbs Jr. Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (40.1% vs 66.7%).
- •Broad Ford Elementary does better on students per teacher (10.5 vs 15.0).
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 William B. Gibbs Jr. Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), William B. Gibbs Jr. Elementary ranks higher (67.7 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 William B. Gibbs Jr. Elementary?
About 184 km in a straight line, between Oakland and Germantown in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Broad Ford Elementary: 601. William B. Gibbs Jr. Elementary: 601. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Broad Ford Elementary and William B. Gibbs Jr. Elementary rank in Maryland?
Broad Ford Elementary is 536th of 879 and William B. Gibbs Jr. Elementary is 185th of 879 among elementary schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).