Dr. Ronald E. McNair Elementary vs Solley Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Maryland, United States, 63 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dr. Ronald E. McNair Elementary
Germantown · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
673 students
Solley Elementary
Glen Burnie · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
674 students
| Measure | Dr. Ronald E. McNair Elementary Germantown, Maryland | Solley Elementary Glen Burnie, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 64 Top 50% | 49 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #223 of 879 | #374 of 879 |
| National rank | #15307 of 50,301 | #26061 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 673 | 674 |
| Enrollment | 673 | 674 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 33.6% | 39.9% |
| Students per teacher | 16.0 | 15.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 60% | 46% |
| Math proficiency | 54% | 38% |
| city | Germantown | Glen Burnie |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Dr. Ronald E. McNair Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (64.2 vs 48.7).
- •Dr. Ronald E. McNair Elementary does better on math proficiency (54% vs 38%).
- •Dr. Ronald E. McNair Elementary does better on reading proficiency (60% vs 46%).
- •Dr. Ronald E. McNair Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (33.6% vs 39.9%).
- •Solley Elementary does better on students per teacher (15.0 vs 16.0).
- •Solley Elementary is the larger school with 674 students compared with 673.
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. Ronald E. McNair Elementary better than Solley Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Dr. Ronald E. McNair Elementary ranks higher (64.2 vs 48.7 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. Ronald E. McNair Elementary and Solley Elementary?
About 63 km in a straight line, between Germantown and Glen Burnie in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dr. Ronald E. McNair Elementary: 673. Solley Elementary: 674. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dr. Ronald E. McNair Elementary and Solley Elementary rank in Maryland?
Dr. Ronald E. McNair Elementary is 223rd of 879 and Solley Elementary is 374th of 879 among elementary schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).