Damascus Elementary vs Kemptown Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Maryland, United States, 5.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Damascus Elementary
Damascus · Public elementary · Grades K–5
331 students
Kemptown Elementary
Monrovia · Public elementary · Grades K–5
448 students
| Measure | Damascus Elementary Damascus, Maryland | Kemptown Elementary Monrovia, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 50 Lower 50% | 76 Top 25% |
| State rank | #367 of 879 | #99 of 879 |
| National rank | #25297 of 50,301 | #7448 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 331 | 448 |
| Enrollment | 331 | 448 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 46.2% | 14.1% |
| Students per teacher | 11.4 | 16.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 69% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 64% |
| city | Damascus | Monrovia |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Kemptown Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (75.8 vs 49.8).
- •Kemptown Elementary does better on math proficiency (64% vs 42%).
- •Kemptown Elementary does better on reading proficiency (69% vs 37%).
- •Kemptown Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (14.1% vs 46.2%).
- •Damascus Elementary does better on students per teacher (11.4 vs 16.6).
- •Kemptown Elementary is the larger school with 448 students compared with 331.
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 Damascus Elementary better than Kemptown Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Kemptown Elementary ranks higher (75.8 vs 49.8 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 Damascus Elementary and Kemptown Elementary?
About 5.3 km in a straight line, between Damascus and Monrovia in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Damascus Elementary: 331. Kemptown Elementary: 448. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Damascus Elementary and Kemptown Elementary rank in Maryland?
Damascus Elementary is 367th of 879 and Kemptown Elementary is 99th of 879 among elementary schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).