Jacobsville Elementary vs Sunset Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Maryland, United States, 3.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Jacobsville Elementary
Pasadena · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
474 students
Sunset Elementary
Pasadena · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
520 students
| Measure | Jacobsville Elementary Pasadena, Maryland | Sunset Elementary Pasadena, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 49 Lower 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| State rank | #371 of 879 | #299 of 879 |
| National rank | #25823 of 50,301 | #20363 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 474 | 520 |
| Enrollment | 474 | 520 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 38% | 41.3% |
| Students per teacher | 13.2 | 15.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 43% | 56% |
| Math proficiency | 34% | 46% |
| city | Pasadena | Pasadena |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sunset Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (56.9 vs 49.0).
- •Sunset Elementary does better on math proficiency (46% vs 34%).
- •Sunset Elementary does better on reading proficiency (56% vs 43%).
- •Jacobsville Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (38% vs 41.3%).
- •Jacobsville Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.2 vs 15.3).
- •Sunset Elementary is the larger school with 520 students compared with 474.
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 Jacobsville Elementary better than Sunset Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Sunset Elementary ranks higher (56.9 vs 49.0 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 Jacobsville Elementary and Sunset Elementary?
About 3.6 km in a straight line, between Pasadena and Pasadena in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Jacobsville Elementary: 474. Sunset Elementary: 520. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Jacobsville Elementary and Sunset Elementary rank in Maryland?
Jacobsville Elementary is 371st of 879 and Sunset Elementary is 299th of 879 among elementary schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).