Hyattsville Elementary vs Riverdale Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Maryland, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hyattsville Elementary
Hyattsville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
422 students
Riverdale Elementary
Riverdale · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
586 students
| Measure | Hyattsville Elementary Hyattsville, Maryland | Riverdale Elementary Riverdale, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 22 Lower 50% | 18 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #717 of 879 | #792 of 879 |
| National rank | #43731 of 50,301 | #46190 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 422 | 586 |
| Enrollment | 422 | 586 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 87.2% | 93.7% |
| Students per teacher | 13.2 | 13.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 26% | 22% |
| Math proficiency | 21% | 17% |
| city | Hyattsville | Riverdale |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hyattsville Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (21.8 vs 17.8).
- •Hyattsville Elementary does better on math proficiency (21% vs 17%).
- •Hyattsville Elementary does better on reading proficiency (26% vs 22%).
- •Hyattsville Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (87.2% vs 93.7%).
- •Hyattsville Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.2 vs 13.3).
- •Riverdale Elementary is the larger school with 586 students compared with 422.
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 Hyattsville Elementary better than Riverdale Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Hyattsville Elementary ranks higher (21.8 vs 17.8 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 Hyattsville Elementary and Riverdale Elementary?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Hyattsville and Riverdale in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hyattsville Elementary: 422. Riverdale Elementary: 586. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hyattsville Elementary and Riverdale Elementary rank in Maryland?
Hyattsville Elementary is 717th of 879 and Riverdale Elementary is 792nd of 879 among elementary schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).