Dr. Charles R. Drew Elementary vs Medfield Heights Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Maryland, United States, 41 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dr. Charles R. Drew Elementary
Silver Spring · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
485 students
Medfield Heights Elementary
Baltimore · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
485 students
| Measure | Dr. Charles R. Drew Elementary Silver Spring, Maryland | Medfield Heights Elementary Baltimore, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 67 Top 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #187 of 879 | #468 of 879 |
| National rank | #13136 of 50,301 | #30825 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 485 | 485 |
| Enrollment | 485 | 485 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 61.9% | 37.9% |
| Students per teacher | 12.1 | 19.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 63% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 60% | 37% |
| city | Silver Spring | Baltimore |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Dr. Charles R. Drew Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (67.4 vs 41.7).
- •Dr. Charles R. Drew Elementary does better on math proficiency (60% vs 37%).
- •Dr. Charles R. Drew Elementary does better on reading proficiency (63% vs 42%).
- •Medfield Heights Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (37.9% vs 61.9%).
- •Dr. Charles R. Drew Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.1 vs 19.4).
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 Dr. Charles R. Drew Elementary better than Medfield Heights Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Dr. Charles R. Drew Elementary ranks higher (67.4 vs 41.7 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 Dr. Charles R. Drew Elementary and Medfield Heights Elementary?
About 41 km in a straight line, between Silver Spring and Baltimore in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dr. Charles R. Drew Elementary: 485. Medfield Heights Elementary: 485. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dr. Charles R. Drew Elementary and Medfield Heights Elementary rank in Maryland?
Dr. Charles R. Drew Elementary is 187th of 879 and Medfield Heights Elementary is 468th of 879 among elementary schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).