Friendship Aspire Bowie Charter vs Marlton Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Maryland, United States, 3.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Friendship Aspire Bowie Charter
Upper Marlboro · Charter elementary · Grades K–1
140 students
Marlton Elementary
Upper Marlboro · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
309 students
| Measure | Friendship Aspire Bowie Charter Upper Marlboro, Maryland | Marlton Elementary Upper Marlboro, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 57 Top 50% | 43 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #300 of 879 | #446 of 879 |
| National rank | #20515 of 50,301 | #29680 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–1 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 140 | 309 |
| Enrollment | 140 | 309 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 52.9% | 66% |
| Students per teacher | 14.0 | 14.0 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 47% |
| Math proficiency | – | 37% |
| city | Upper Marlboro | Upper Marlboro |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Friendship Aspire Bowie Charter scores higher on the Success Index (US) (56.6 vs 43.4).
- •Friendship Aspire Bowie Charter does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (52.9% vs 66%).
- •Marlton Elementary is the larger school with 309 students compared with 140.
- •Friendship Aspire Bowie Charter is a charter school while Marlton 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 Friendship Aspire Bowie Charter better than Marlton Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Friendship Aspire Bowie Charter ranks higher (56.6 vs 43.4 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 Friendship Aspire Bowie Charter and Marlton Elementary?
About 3.5 km in a straight line, between Upper Marlboro and Upper Marlboro in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Friendship Aspire Bowie Charter: 140. Marlton Elementary: 309. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Friendship Aspire Bowie Charter and Marlton Elementary rank in Maryland?
Friendship Aspire Bowie Charter is 300th of 879 and Marlton Elementary is 446th of 879 among elementary schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).