Marlton Elementary vs Melwood Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Maryland, United States, 4.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Marlton Elementary
Upper Marlboro · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
309 students
Melwood Elementary
Upper Marlboro · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
531 students
| Measure | Marlton Elementary Upper Marlboro, Maryland | Melwood Elementary Upper Marlboro, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 43 Lower 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #446 of 879 | #677 of 879 |
| National rank | #29680 of 50,301 | #42005 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 309 | 531 |
| Enrollment | 309 | 531 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 66% | 68.2% |
| Students per teacher | 14.0 | 14.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 15% |
| city | Upper Marlboro | Upper Marlboro |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Marlton Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (43.4 vs 24.5).
- •Marlton Elementary does better on math proficiency (37% vs 15%).
- •Marlton Elementary does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 27%).
- •Marlton Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (66% vs 68.2%).
- •Melwood Elementary is the larger school with 531 students compared with 309.
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 Marlton Elementary better than Melwood Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Marlton Elementary ranks higher (43.4 vs 24.5 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 Marlton Elementary and Melwood Elementary?
About 4.7 km in a straight line, between Upper Marlboro and Upper Marlboro in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Marlton Elementary: 309. Melwood Elementary: 531. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Marlton Elementary and Melwood Elementary rank in Maryland?
Marlton Elementary is 446th of 879 and Melwood Elementary is 677th of 879 among elementary schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).