Lake Seneca Elementary vs Waters Landing 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.
Lake Seneca Elementary
Germantown · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
437 students
Waters Landing Elementary
Germantown · Public elementary · Grades K–5
735 students
| Measure | Lake Seneca Elementary Germantown, Maryland | Waters Landing Elementary Germantown, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 44 Lower 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #434 of 879 | #399 of 879 |
| National rank | #29206 of 50,301 | #27438 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 437 | 735 |
| Enrollment | 437 | 735 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 61.3% | 56.3% |
| Students per teacher | 10.4 | 12.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 39% |
| city | Germantown | Germantown |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Waters Landing Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (46.7 vs 44.1).
- •Waters Landing Elementary does better on math proficiency (39% vs 37%).
- •Waters Landing Elementary does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 37%).
- •Waters Landing Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (56.3% vs 61.3%).
- •Lake Seneca Elementary does better on students per teacher (10.4 vs 12.5).
- •Waters Landing Elementary is the larger school with 735 students compared with 437.
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 Lake Seneca Elementary better than Waters Landing Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Waters Landing Elementary ranks higher (46.7 vs 44.1 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 Lake Seneca Elementary and Waters Landing Elementary?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Germantown and Germantown in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lake Seneca Elementary: 437. Waters Landing Elementary: 735. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lake Seneca Elementary and Waters Landing Elementary rank in Maryland?
Lake Seneca Elementary is 434th of 879 and Waters Landing Elementary is 399th of 879 among elementary schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).