Great Seneca Creek Elementary vs S. Christa McAuliffe Elementary
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.
Great Seneca Creek Elementary
Germantown · Public elementary · Grades K–5
487 students
S. Christa McAuliffe Elementary
Germantown · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
467 students
| Measure | Great Seneca Creek Elementary Germantown, Maryland | S. Christa McAuliffe Elementary Germantown, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 45 Lower 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #420 of 879 | #415 of 879 |
| National rank | #28316 of 50,301 | #28065 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 487 | 467 |
| Enrollment | 487 | 467 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 54.2% | 55% |
| Students per teacher | 12.8 | 11.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 35% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 43% | 33% |
| city | Germantown | Germantown |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (45.4 vs 45.8).
- •Great Seneca Creek Elementary does better on math proficiency (43% vs 33%).
- •S. Christa McAuliffe Elementary does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 35%).
- •Great Seneca Creek Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (54.2% vs 55%).
- •S. Christa McAuliffe Elementary does better on students per teacher (11.4 vs 12.8).
- •Great Seneca Creek Elementary is the larger school with 487 students compared with 467.
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 Great Seneca Creek Elementary better than S. Christa McAuliffe Elementary?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Great Seneca Creek Elementary and S. Christa McAuliffe Elementary?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Germantown and Germantown in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Great Seneca Creek Elementary: 487. S. Christa McAuliffe Elementary: 467. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Great Seneca Creek Elementary and S. Christa McAuliffe Elementary rank in Maryland?
Great Seneca Creek Elementary is 420th of 879 and S. Christa McAuliffe Elementary is 415th of 879 among elementary schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).