Gwynn Park Middle vs Mattaponi Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Maryland, United States, 7.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gwynn Park Middle
Brandywine · Public middle · Grades 6–8
702 students
Mattaponi Elementary
Upper Marlboro · Public elementary · Grades K–5
391 students
| Measure | Gwynn Park Middle Brandywine, Maryland | Mattaponi Elementary Upper Marlboro, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 24 Lower 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #184 of 225 | #397 of 879 |
| National rank | #13064 of 15,369 | #27405 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 702 | 391 |
| Enrollment | 702 | 391 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 56.1% | 52.4% |
| Students per teacher | 18.0 | 15.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 34% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 11% | 40% |
| city | Brandywine | Upper Marlboro |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mattaponi Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (46.7 vs 23.8).
- •Mattaponi Elementary does better on math proficiency (40% vs 11%).
- •Mattaponi Elementary does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 34%).
- •Mattaponi Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (52.4% vs 56.1%).
- •Mattaponi Elementary does better on students per teacher (15.0 vs 18.0).
- •Gwynn Park Middle is the larger school with 702 students compared with 391.
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 Gwynn Park Middle better than Mattaponi Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Mattaponi Elementary ranks higher (46.7 vs 23.8 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 Gwynn Park Middle and Mattaponi Elementary?
About 7.2 km in a straight line, between Brandywine and Upper Marlboro in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gwynn Park Middle: 702. Mattaponi Elementary: 391. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gwynn Park Middle and Mattaponi Elementary rank in Maryland?
Gwynn Park Middle is 184th of 225 and Mattaponi Elementary is 397th of 879 among middle schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).