Deer Crossing Elementary vs Oakdale Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Maryland, United States, 2.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Deer Crossing Elementary
New Market · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
528 students
Oakdale Elementary
Ijamsville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
1,167 students
| Measure | Deer Crossing Elementary New Market, Maryland | Oakdale Elementary Ijamsville, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 76 Top 25% | 67 Top 50% |
| State rank | #98 of 879 | #196 of 879 |
| National rank | #7384 of 50,301 | #13660 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 528 | 1,167 |
| Enrollment | 528 | 1,167 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 19.3% | 19.5% |
| Students per teacher | 15.1 | 16.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 65% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 65% | 64% |
| city | New Market | Ijamsville |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Deer Crossing Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (75.9 vs 66.7).
- •Deer Crossing Elementary does better on math proficiency (65% vs 64%).
- •Deer Crossing Elementary does better on reading proficiency (65% vs 52%).
- •Deer Crossing Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (19.3% vs 19.5%).
- •Deer Crossing Elementary does better on students per teacher (15.1 vs 16.7).
- •Oakdale Elementary is the larger school with 1,167 students compared with 528.
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 Deer Crossing Elementary better than Oakdale Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Deer Crossing Elementary ranks higher (75.9 vs 66.7 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 Deer Crossing Elementary and Oakdale Elementary?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between New Market and Ijamsville in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Deer Crossing Elementary: 528. Oakdale Elementary: 1,167. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Deer Crossing Elementary and Oakdale Elementary rank in Maryland?
Deer Crossing Elementary is 98th of 879 and Oakdale Elementary is 196th of 879 among elementary schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).