Chesapeake Math and IT South Public Charter vs Melwood Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Maryland, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Chesapeake Math and IT South Public Charter
Upper Marlboro · Charter other · Grades K–12
1,503 students
Melwood Elementary
Upper Marlboro · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
531 students
| Measure | Chesapeake Math and IT South Public Charter Upper Marlboro, Maryland | Melwood Elementary Upper Marlboro, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | 25 Lower 50% |
| State rank | – | #677 of 879 |
| National rank | – | #42005 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Other | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,503 | 531 |
| Enrollment | 1,503 | 531 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 39.4% | 68.2% |
| Students per teacher | 17.3 | 14.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 50% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 15% |
| city | Upper Marlboro | Upper Marlboro |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Chesapeake Math and IT South Public Charter does better on math proficiency (27% vs 15%).
- •Chesapeake Math and IT South Public Charter does better on reading proficiency (50% vs 27%).
- •Chesapeake Math and IT South Public Charter does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (39.4% vs 68.2%).
- •Melwood Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.0 vs 17.3).
- •Chesapeake Math and IT South Public Charter is the larger school with 1,503 students compared with 531.
- •Chesapeake Math and IT South Public Charter is a charter school while Melwood Elementary is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Chesapeake Math and IT South Public Charter better than Melwood Elementary?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Chesapeake Math and IT South Public Charter and Melwood Elementary?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Upper Marlboro and Upper Marlboro in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Chesapeake Math and IT South Public Charter: 1,503. Melwood Elementary: 531. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Chesapeake Math and IT South Public Charter and Melwood Elementary rank in Maryland?
Chesapeake Math and IT South Public Charter is unranked and Melwood Elementary is 677th of 879 among other schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).