Excel Academy Public Charter vs Valley View Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Maryland, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Excel Academy Public Charter
Fort Washington · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
454 students
Valley View Elementary
Oxon Hill · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
351 students
| Measure | Excel Academy Public Charter Fort Washington, Maryland | Valley View Elementary Oxon Hill, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 23 Lower 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #702 of 879 | #562 of 879 |
| National rank | #43069 of 50,301 | #36882 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 454 | 351 |
| Enrollment | 454 | 351 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 60.6% | 85.8% |
| Students per teacher | 17.5 | 13.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 28% | 40% |
| Math proficiency | 18% | 30% |
| city | Fort Washington | Oxon Hill |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Valley View Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (32.6 vs 22.8).
- •Valley View Elementary does better on math proficiency (30% vs 18%).
- •Valley View Elementary does better on reading proficiency (40% vs 28%).
- •Excel Academy Public Charter does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (60.6% vs 85.8%).
- •Valley View Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.0 vs 17.5).
- •Excel Academy Public Charter is the larger school with 454 students compared with 351.
- •Excel Academy Public Charter is a charter school while Valley View Elementary is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Excel Academy Public Charter better than Valley View Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Valley View Elementary ranks higher (32.6 vs 22.8 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 Excel Academy Public Charter and Valley View Elementary?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Fort Washington and Oxon Hill in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Excel Academy Public Charter: 454. Valley View Elementary: 351. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Excel Academy Public Charter and Valley View Elementary rank in Maryland?
Excel Academy Public Charter is 702nd of 879 and Valley View Elementary is 562nd of 879 among elementary schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).