Fifth District Elementary vs Spring Garden Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Maryland, United States, 5.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fifth District Elementary
Upperco · Public elementary · Grades K–5
262 students
Spring Garden Elementary
Hampstead · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
439 students
| Measure | Fifth District Elementary Upperco, Maryland | Spring Garden Elementary Hampstead, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 83 Top 10% | 79 Top 25% |
| State rank | #41 of 879 | #71 of 879 |
| National rank | #3271 of 50,301 | #5693 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 262 | 439 |
| Enrollment | 262 | 439 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 15.6% | 32.8% |
| Students per teacher | 16.4 | 14.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | 69% |
| Math proficiency | 77% | 72% |
| city | Upperco | Hampstead |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Fifth District Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (83.2 vs 78.8).
- •Fifth District Elementary does better on math proficiency (77% vs 72%).
- •Fifth District Elementary does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 69%).
- •Fifth District Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (15.6% vs 32.8%).
- •Spring Garden Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.2 vs 16.4).
- •Spring Garden Elementary is the larger school with 439 students compared with 262.
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 Fifth District Elementary better than Spring Garden Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Fifth District Elementary ranks higher (83.2 vs 78.8 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 Fifth District Elementary and Spring Garden Elementary?
About 5.5 km in a straight line, between Upperco and Hampstead in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fifth District Elementary: 262. Spring Garden Elementary: 439. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fifth District Elementary and Spring Garden Elementary rank in Maryland?
Fifth District Elementary is 41st of 879 and Spring Garden Elementary is 71st of 879 among elementary schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).