Magnolia Elementary vs Quarterfield Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Maryland, United States, 41 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Magnolia Elementary
Joppa · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
545 students
Quarterfield Elementary
Severn · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
544 students
| Measure | Magnolia Elementary Joppa, Maryland | Quarterfield Elementary Severn, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 19 Lower 50% | 43 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #772 of 879 | #453 of 879 |
| National rank | #45668 of 50,301 | #30114 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 545 | 544 |
| Enrollment | 545 | 544 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 88.1% | 52.6% |
| Students per teacher | 12.4 | 15.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 14% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 14% | 32% |
| city | Joppa | Severn |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Quarterfield Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (42.8 vs 18.7).
- •Quarterfield Elementary does better on math proficiency (32% vs 14%).
- •Quarterfield Elementary does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 14%).
- •Quarterfield Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (52.6% vs 88.1%).
- •Magnolia Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.4 vs 15.1).
- •Magnolia Elementary is the larger school with 545 students compared with 544.
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 Magnolia Elementary better than Quarterfield Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Quarterfield Elementary ranks higher (42.8 vs 18.7 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 Magnolia Elementary and Quarterfield Elementary?
About 41 km in a straight line, between Joppa and Severn in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Magnolia Elementary: 545. Quarterfield Elementary: 544. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Magnolia Elementary and Quarterfield Elementary rank in Maryland?
Magnolia Elementary is 772nd of 879 and Quarterfield Elementary is 453rd of 879 among elementary schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).