Freetown Elementary vs Pasadena Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Maryland, United States, 3.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Freetown Elementary
Glen Burnie · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
530 students
Pasadena Elementary
Pasadena · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
450 students
| Measure | Freetown Elementary Glen Burnie, Maryland | Pasadena Elementary Pasadena, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 30 Lower 50% | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank | #596 of 879 | #127 of 879 |
| National rank | #38470 of 50,301 | #8934 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 530 | 450 |
| Enrollment | 530 | 450 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 72.1% | 36% |
| Students per teacher | 10.6 | 12.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 26% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 24% | 57% |
| city | Glen Burnie | Pasadena |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Pasadena Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (73.5 vs 30.1).
- •Pasadena Elementary does better on math proficiency (57% vs 24%).
- •Pasadena Elementary does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 26%).
- •Pasadena Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (36% vs 72.1%).
- •Freetown Elementary does better on students per teacher (10.6 vs 12.9).
- •Freetown Elementary is the larger school with 530 students compared with 450.
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 Freetown Elementary better than Pasadena Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Pasadena Elementary ranks higher (73.5 vs 30.1 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 Freetown Elementary and Pasadena Elementary?
About 3.4 km in a straight line, between Glen Burnie and Pasadena in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Freetown Elementary: 530. Pasadena Elementary: 450. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Freetown Elementary and Pasadena Elementary rank in Maryland?
Freetown Elementary is 596th of 879 and Pasadena Elementary is 127th of 879 among elementary schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).