Drew-Freeman Middle vs William Beanes Elementary
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
William Beanes Elementary
Suitland · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
424 students
| Measure | Drew-Freeman Middle District Heights, Maryland | William Beanes Elementary Suitland, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 9 Lower 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #225 of 225 | #771 of 879 |
| National rank | #15147 of 15,369 | #45623 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,022 | 424 |
| Enrollment | 1,022 | 424 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 96.6% | 90.3% |
| Students per teacher | 16.0 | 13.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 15% | 28% |
| Math proficiency | 3% | 8% |
| city | District Heights | Suitland |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •William Beanes Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (18.8 vs 9.3).
- •William Beanes Elementary does better on math proficiency (8% vs 3%).
- •William Beanes Elementary does better on reading proficiency (28% vs 15%).
- •William Beanes Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (90.3% vs 96.6%).
- •William Beanes Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.7 vs 16.0).
- •Drew-Freeman Middle is the larger school with 1,022 students compared with 424.
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 William Beanes Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), William Beanes Elementary ranks higher (18.8 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 William Beanes Elementary?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between District Heights and Suitland in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Drew-Freeman Middle: 1,022. William Beanes Elementary: 424. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Drew-Freeman Middle and William Beanes Elementary rank in Maryland?
Drew-Freeman Middle is 225th of 225 and William Beanes Elementary is 771st of 879 among middle schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).