Drew-Freeman Middle vs Samuel P. Massie Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Maryland, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Drew-Freeman Middle
District Heights · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,022 students
Samuel P. Massie Academy
Forestville · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
477 students
| Measure | Drew-Freeman Middle District Heights, Maryland | Samuel P. Massie Academy Forestville, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 9 Lower 50% | 12 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #225 of 225 | #861 of 879 |
| National rank | #15147 of 15,369 | #48775 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 1,022 | 477 |
| Enrollment | 1,022 | 477 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 96.6% | 93.5% |
| Students per teacher | 16.0 | 14.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 15% | 12% |
| Math proficiency | 3% | 7% |
| city | District Heights | Forestville |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Samuel P. Massie Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (12.3 vs 9.3).
- •Samuel P. Massie Academy does better on math proficiency (7% vs 3%).
- •Drew-Freeman Middle does better on reading proficiency (15% vs 12%).
- •Samuel P. Massie Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (93.5% vs 96.6%).
- •Samuel P. Massie Academy does better on students per teacher (14.5 vs 16.0).
- •Drew-Freeman Middle is the larger school with 1,022 students compared with 477.
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 Drew-Freeman Middle better than Samuel P. Massie Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Samuel P. Massie Academy ranks higher (12.3 vs 9.3 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 Drew-Freeman Middle and Samuel P. Massie Academy?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between District Heights and Forestville in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Drew-Freeman Middle: 1,022. Samuel P. Massie Academy: 477. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Drew-Freeman Middle and Samuel P. Massie Academy rank in Maryland?
Drew-Freeman Middle is 225th of 225 and Samuel P. Massie Academy is 861st of 879 among middle schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).