District Heights Elementary vs Doswell E. Brooks Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Maryland, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
District Heights Elementary
District Heights · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
365 students
Doswell E. Brooks Elementary
Capital Heights · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
291 students
| Measure | District Heights Elementary District Heights, Maryland | Doswell E. Brooks Elementary Capital Heights, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 13 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #855 of 879 | #701 of 879 |
| National rank | #48461 of 50,301 | #43066 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 365 | 291 |
| Enrollment | 365 | 291 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 94.8% | 90.7% |
| Students per teacher | 15.2 | 10.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 17% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 12% |
| city | District Heights | Capital Heights |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Doswell E. Brooks Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (22.8 vs 13.1).
- •District Heights Elementary does better on math proficiency (17% vs 12%).
- •Doswell E. Brooks Elementary does better on reading proficiency (27% vs 17%).
- •Doswell E. Brooks Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (90.7% vs 94.8%).
- •Doswell E. Brooks Elementary does better on students per teacher (10.4 vs 15.2).
- •District Heights Elementary is the larger school with 365 students compared with 291.
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 District Heights Elementary better than Doswell E. Brooks Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Doswell E. Brooks Elementary ranks higher (22.8 vs 13.1 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 District Heights Elementary and Doswell E. Brooks Elementary?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between District Heights and Capital Heights in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
District Heights Elementary: 365. Doswell E. Brooks Elementary: 291. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do District Heights Elementary and Doswell E. Brooks Elementary rank in Maryland?
District Heights Elementary is 855th of 879 and Doswell E. Brooks Elementary is 701st of 879 among elementary schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).