Lyons Mill Elementary vs New Town Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Maryland, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lyons Mill Elementary
Owings Mills · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
671 students
New Town Elementary
Owings Mills · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
772 students
| Measure | Lyons Mill Elementary Owings Mills, Maryland | New Town Elementary Owings Mills, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 31 Lower 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #586 of 879 | #534 of 879 |
| National rank | #37959 of 50,301 | #34702 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 671 | 772 |
| Enrollment | 671 | 772 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 50.1% | 56.9% |
| Students per teacher | 17.7 | 18.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 29% | 34% |
| city | Owings Mills | Owings Mills |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •New Town Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (35.9 vs 30.9).
- •New Town Elementary does better on math proficiency (34% vs 29%).
- •New Town Elementary does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 32%).
- •Lyons Mill Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (50.1% vs 56.9%).
- •Lyons Mill Elementary does better on students per teacher (17.7 vs 18.0).
- •New Town Elementary is the larger school with 772 students compared with 671.
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 Lyons Mill Elementary better than New Town Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), New Town Elementary ranks higher (35.9 vs 30.9 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 Lyons Mill Elementary and New Town Elementary?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Owings Mills and Owings Mills in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lyons Mill Elementary: 671. New Town Elementary: 772. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lyons Mill Elementary and New Town Elementary rank in Maryland?
Lyons Mill Elementary is 586th of 879 and New Town Elementary is 534th of 879 among elementary schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).