District Heights Elementary vs Drew-Freeman Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Maryland, United States, 2.0 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
Drew-Freeman Middle
District Heights · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,022 students
| Measure | District Heights Elementary District Heights, Maryland | Drew-Freeman Middle District Heights, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 13 Lower 50% | 9 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #855 of 879 | #225 of 225 |
| National rank | #48461 of 50,301 | #15147 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 365 | 1,022 |
| Enrollment | 365 | 1,022 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 94.8% | 96.6% |
| Students per teacher | 15.2 | 16.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 17% | 15% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 3% |
| city | District Heights | District Heights |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •District Heights Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (13.1 vs 9.3).
- •District Heights Elementary does better on math proficiency (17% vs 3%).
- •District Heights Elementary does better on reading proficiency (17% vs 15%).
- •District Heights Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (94.8% vs 96.6%).
- •District Heights Elementary does better on students per teacher (15.2 vs 16.0).
- •Drew-Freeman Middle is the larger school with 1,022 students compared with 365.
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 Drew-Freeman Middle?
On the Success Index (US), District Heights Elementary ranks higher (13.1 vs 9.3 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 Drew-Freeman Middle?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between District Heights and District Heights in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
District Heights Elementary: 365. Drew-Freeman Middle: 1,022. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do District Heights Elementary and Drew-Freeman Middle rank in Maryland?
District Heights Elementary is 855th of 879 and Drew-Freeman Middle is 225th of 225 among elementary schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).