Francis Scott Key Elementary vs Samuel P. Massie Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Maryland, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Francis Scott Key Elementary
District Heights · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
451 students
Samuel P. Massie Academy
Forestville · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
477 students
| Measure | Francis Scott Key Elementary District Heights, Maryland | Samuel P. Massie Academy Forestville, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 15 Lower 50% | 12 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #838 of 879 | #861 of 879 |
| National rank | #47861 of 50,301 | #48775 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 451 | 477 |
| Enrollment | 451 | 477 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 92.9% | 93.5% |
| Students per teacher | 13.7 | 14.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 15% | 12% |
| Math proficiency | 9% | 7% |
| city | District Heights | Forestville |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Francis Scott Key Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (14.5 vs 12.3).
- •Francis Scott Key Elementary does better on math proficiency (9% vs 7%).
- •Francis Scott Key Elementary does better on reading proficiency (15% vs 12%).
- •Francis Scott Key Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (92.9% vs 93.5%).
- •Francis Scott Key Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.7 vs 14.5).
- •Samuel P. Massie Academy is the larger school with 477 students compared with 451.
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 Francis Scott Key Elementary better than Samuel P. Massie Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Francis Scott Key Elementary ranks higher (14.5 vs 12.3 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 Francis Scott Key Elementary and Samuel P. Massie Academy?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between District Heights and Forestville in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Francis Scott Key Elementary: 451. Samuel P. Massie Academy: 477. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Francis Scott Key Elementary and Samuel P. Massie Academy rank in Maryland?
Francis Scott Key Elementary is 838th of 879 and Samuel P. Massie Academy is 861st of 879 among elementary schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).