Dr. James Craik Elementary School vs Mary H. Matula Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Maryland, United States, 6.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dr. James Craik Elementary School
Pomfret · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
520 students
Mary H. Matula Elementary School
La Plata · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
610 students
| Measure | Dr. James Craik Elementary School Pomfret, Maryland | Mary H. Matula Elementary School La Plata, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 71 Top 25% | 47 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #152 of 879 | #396 of 879 |
| National rank | #10509 of 50,301 | #27307 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 520 | 610 |
| Enrollment | 520 | 610 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 39% | 40.5% |
| Students per teacher | 13.3 | 14.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 43% |
| Math proficiency | 55% | 36% |
| city | Pomfret | La Plata |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Dr. James Craik Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (71.1 vs 46.8).
- •Dr. James Craik Elementary School does better on math proficiency (55% vs 36%).
- •Dr. James Craik Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 43%).
- •Dr. James Craik Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (39% vs 40.5%).
- •Dr. James Craik Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.3 vs 14.5).
- •Mary H. Matula Elementary School is the larger school with 610 students compared with 520.
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. James Craik Elementary School better than Mary H. Matula Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Dr. James Craik Elementary School ranks higher (71.1 vs 46.8 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. James Craik Elementary School and Mary H. Matula Elementary School?
About 6.8 km in a straight line, between Pomfret and La Plata in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dr. James Craik Elementary School: 520. Mary H. Matula Elementary School: 610. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dr. James Craik Elementary School and Mary H. Matula Elementary School rank in Maryland?
Dr. James Craik Elementary School is 152nd of 879 and Mary H. Matula Elementary School is 396th of 879 among elementary schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).