Catherine T. Reed Elementary vs Magnolia Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Maryland, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Catherine T. Reed Elementary
Lanham · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
437 students
Magnolia Elementary
Lanham · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
442 students
| Measure | Catherine T. Reed Elementary Lanham, Maryland | Magnolia Elementary Lanham, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 20 Lower 50% | 18 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #739 of 879 | #787 of 879 |
| National rank | #44712 of 50,301 | #46131 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 437 | 442 |
| Enrollment | 437 | 442 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 90.4% | 91.9% |
| Students per teacher | 11.5 | 15.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 20% | 31% |
| Math proficiency | 14% | 21% |
| city | Lanham | Lanham |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Catherine T. Reed Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (20.2 vs 17.9).
- •Magnolia Elementary does better on math proficiency (21% vs 14%).
- •Magnolia Elementary does better on reading proficiency (31% vs 20%).
- •Catherine T. Reed Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (90.4% vs 91.9%).
- •Catherine T. Reed Elementary does better on students per teacher (11.5 vs 15.8).
- •Magnolia Elementary is the larger school with 442 students compared with 437.
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 Catherine T. Reed Elementary better than Magnolia Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Catherine T. Reed Elementary ranks higher (20.2 vs 17.9 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 Catherine T. Reed Elementary and Magnolia Elementary?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Lanham and Lanham in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Catherine T. Reed Elementary: 437. Magnolia Elementary: 442. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Catherine T. Reed Elementary and Magnolia Elementary rank in Maryland?
Catherine T. Reed Elementary is 739th of 879 and Magnolia Elementary is 787th of 879 among elementary schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).