Dr. Ronald E. McNair Elementary vs Spark M. Matsunaga Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Maryland, United States, 2.2 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
Spark M. Matsunaga Elementary
Germantown · Public elementary · Grades K–5
530 students
| Measure | Dr. Ronald E. McNair Elementary Germantown, Maryland | Spark M. Matsunaga Elementary Germantown, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 64 Top 50% | 82 Top 10% |
| State rank | #223 of 879 | #51 of 879 |
| National rank | #15307 of 50,301 | #4024 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 673 | 530 |
| Enrollment | 673 | 530 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 33.6% | 28.7% |
| Students per teacher | 16.0 | 13.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 60% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 54% | 72% |
| city | Germantown | Germantown |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Spark M. Matsunaga Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (81.8 vs 64.2).
- •Spark M. Matsunaga Elementary does better on math proficiency (72% vs 54%).
- •Spark M. Matsunaga Elementary does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 60%).
- •Spark M. Matsunaga Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (28.7% vs 33.6%).
- •Spark M. Matsunaga Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.6 vs 16.0).
- •Dr. Ronald E. McNair Elementary is the larger school with 673 students compared with 530.
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 Spark M. Matsunaga Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Spark M. Matsunaga Elementary ranks higher (81.8 vs 64.2 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 Spark M. Matsunaga Elementary?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Germantown and Germantown in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dr. Ronald E. McNair Elementary: 673. Spark M. Matsunaga Elementary: 530. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dr. Ronald E. McNair Elementary and Spark M. Matsunaga Elementary rank in Maryland?
Dr. Ronald E. McNair Elementary is 223rd of 879 and Spark M. Matsunaga Elementary is 51st of 879 among elementary schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).