District Heights Elementary vs Samuel P. Massie Academy
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
Samuel P. Massie Academy
Forestville · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
477 students
| Measure | District Heights Elementary District Heights, Maryland | Samuel P. Massie Academy Forestville, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 13 Lower 50% | 12 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #855 of 879 | #861 of 879 |
| National rank | #48461 of 50,301 | #48775 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 365 | 477 |
| Enrollment | 365 | 477 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 94.8% | 93.5% |
| Students per teacher | 15.2 | 14.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 17% | 12% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 7% |
| city | District Heights | Forestville |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (13.1 vs 12.3).
- •District Heights Elementary does better on math proficiency (17% vs 7%).
- •District Heights Elementary does better on reading proficiency (17% vs 12%).
- •Samuel P. Massie Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (93.5% vs 94.8%).
- •Samuel P. Massie Academy does better on students per teacher (14.5 vs 15.2).
- •Samuel P. Massie Academy is the larger school with 477 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 Samuel P. Massie Academy?
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 District Heights Elementary and Samuel P. Massie Academy?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between District Heights and Forestville in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
District Heights Elementary: 365. Samuel P. Massie Academy: 477. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do District Heights Elementary and Samuel P. Massie Academy rank in Maryland?
District Heights Elementary is 855th of 879 and Samuel P. Massie Academy is 861st of 879 among elementary schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).