Dr. Samuel A. Mudd Elementary School vs J. P. Ryon Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Maryland, United States, 2.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dr. Samuel A. Mudd Elementary School
Waldorf · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
497 students
J. P. Ryon Elementary School
Waldorf · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
640 students
| Measure | Dr. Samuel A. Mudd Elementary School Waldorf, Maryland | J. P. Ryon Elementary School Waldorf, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 39 Lower 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #496 of 879 | #690 of 879 |
| National rank | #32549 of 50,301 | #42635 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 497 | 640 |
| Enrollment | 497 | 640 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 77.9% | 68.4% |
| Students per teacher | 14.6 | 14.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 24% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 19% |
| city | Waldorf | Waldorf |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Dr. Samuel A. Mudd Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (39.1 vs 23.5).
- •Dr. Samuel A. Mudd Elementary School does better on math proficiency (37% vs 19%).
- •Dr. Samuel A. Mudd Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 24%).
- •J. P. Ryon Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (68.4% vs 77.9%).
- •J. P. Ryon Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.5 vs 14.6).
- •J. P. Ryon Elementary School is the larger school with 640 students compared with 497.
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. Samuel A. Mudd Elementary School better than J. P. Ryon Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Dr. Samuel A. Mudd Elementary School ranks higher (39.1 vs 23.5 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. Samuel A. Mudd Elementary School and J. P. Ryon Elementary School?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Waldorf and Waldorf in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dr. Samuel A. Mudd Elementary School: 497. J. P. Ryon Elementary School: 640. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dr. Samuel A. Mudd Elementary School and J. P. Ryon Elementary School rank in Maryland?
Dr. Samuel A. Mudd Elementary School is 496th of 879 and J. P. Ryon Elementary School is 690th of 879 among elementary schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).