Glenarden Woods Elementary vs The Mount Washington School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Maryland, United States, 51 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Glenarden Woods Elementary
Lanham · Public elementary · Grades 2–5
516 students
The Mount Washington School
Baltimore · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
516 students
| Measure | Glenarden Woods Elementary Lanham, Maryland | The Mount Washington School Baltimore, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 78 Top 25% | 42 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #77 of 879 | #460 of 879 |
| National rank | #6189 of 50,301 | #30393 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 2–5 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 516 | 516 |
| Enrollment | 516 | 516 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 47.3% | 41.5% |
| Students per teacher | 17.8 | 20.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 90% | 50% |
| Math proficiency | 84% | 32% |
| city | Lanham | Baltimore |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Glenarden Woods Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (77.9 vs 42.4).
- •Glenarden Woods Elementary does better on math proficiency (84% vs 32%).
- •Glenarden Woods Elementary does better on reading proficiency (90% vs 50%).
- •The Mount Washington School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (41.5% vs 47.3%).
- •Glenarden Woods Elementary does better on students per teacher (17.8 vs 20.6).
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 Glenarden Woods Elementary better than The Mount Washington School?
On the Success Index (US), Glenarden Woods Elementary ranks higher (77.9 vs 42.4 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 Glenarden Woods Elementary and The Mount Washington School?
About 51 km in a straight line, between Lanham and Baltimore in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Glenarden Woods Elementary: 516. The Mount Washington School: 516. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Glenarden Woods Elementary and The Mount Washington School rank in Maryland?
Glenarden Woods Elementary is 77th of 879 and The Mount Washington School is 460th of 879 among elementary schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).