Dr. Gustavus Brown Elementary vs Mary H. Matula Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Maryland, United States, 6.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dr. Gustavus Brown Elementary
Waldorf · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
412 students
Mary H. Matula Elementary School
La Plata · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
610 students
| Measure | Dr. Gustavus Brown Elementary Waldorf, Maryland | Mary H. Matula Elementary School La Plata, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 32 Lower 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #566 of 879 | #396 of 879 |
| National rank | #36965 of 50,301 | #27307 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 412 | 610 |
| Enrollment | 412 | 610 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 67.7% | 40.5% |
| Students per teacher | 12.9 | 14.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 43% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 36% |
| city | Waldorf | La Plata |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mary H. Matula Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (46.8 vs 32.4).
- •Mary H. Matula Elementary School does better on math proficiency (36% vs 27%).
- •Mary H. Matula Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (43% vs 32%).
- •Mary H. Matula Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (40.5% vs 67.7%).
- •Dr. Gustavus Brown Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.9 vs 14.5).
- •Mary H. Matula Elementary School is the larger school with 610 students compared with 412.
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. Gustavus Brown Elementary better than Mary H. Matula Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Mary H. Matula Elementary School ranks higher (46.8 vs 32.4 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. Gustavus Brown Elementary and Mary H. Matula Elementary School?
About 6.1 km in a straight line, between Waldorf and La Plata in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dr. Gustavus Brown Elementary: 412. Mary H. Matula Elementary School: 610. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dr. Gustavus Brown Elementary and Mary H. Matula Elementary School rank in Maryland?
Dr. Gustavus Brown Elementary is 566th of 879 and Mary H. Matula Elementary School is 396th of 879 among elementary schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).