J. C. Parks Elementary School vs Matthew Henson Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Maryland, United States, 193 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
J. C. Parks Elementary School
Indian Head · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
653 students
Matthew Henson Middle School
Indian Head · Public middle · Grades 6–8
701 students
| Measure | J. C. Parks Elementary School Indian Head, Maryland | Matthew Henson Middle School Indian Head, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 34 Lower 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #544 of 879 | #166 of 225 |
| National rank | #35713 of 50,301 | #12040 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 653 | 701 |
| Enrollment | 653 | 701 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 59.7% | 48.5% |
| Students per teacher | 16.7 | 18.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 35% |
| Math proficiency | 29% | 21% |
| city | Indian Head | Indian Head |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •J. C. Parks Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (34.3 vs 29.4).
- •J. C. Parks Elementary School does better on math proficiency (29% vs 21%).
- •J. C. Parks Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 35%).
- •Matthew Henson Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (48.5% vs 59.7%).
- •J. C. Parks Elementary School does better on students per teacher (16.7 vs 18.4).
- •Matthew Henson Middle School is the larger school with 701 students compared with 653.
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 J. C. Parks Elementary School better than Matthew Henson Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), J. C. Parks Elementary School ranks higher (34.3 vs 29.4 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 J. C. Parks Elementary School and Matthew Henson Middle School?
About 193 m in a straight line, between Indian Head and Indian Head in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
J. C. Parks Elementary School: 653. Matthew Henson Middle School: 701. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do J. C. Parks Elementary School and Matthew Henson Middle School rank in Maryland?
J. C. Parks Elementary School is 544th of 879 and Matthew Henson Middle School is 166th of 225 among elementary schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).