Mary H. Matula Elementary School vs Maurice J. McDonough High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Maryland, United States, 6.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mary H. Matula Elementary School
La Plata · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
610 students
Maurice J. McDonough High School
Pomfret · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,163 students
| Measure | Mary H. Matula Elementary School La Plata, Maryland | Maurice J. McDonough High School Pomfret, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 47 Lower 50% | 50 Top 50% |
| State rank | #396 of 879 | #109 of 197 |
| National rank | #27307 of 50,301 | #8453 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 610 | 1,163 |
| Enrollment | 610 | 1,163 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 40.5% | 40.9% |
| Students per teacher | 14.5 | 15.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 43% | 53% |
| Math proficiency | 36% | 33% |
| city | La Plata | Pomfret |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Maurice J. McDonough High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (49.7 vs 46.8).
- •Mary H. Matula Elementary School does better on math proficiency (36% vs 33%).
- •Maurice J. McDonough High School does better on reading proficiency (53% vs 43%).
- •Mary H. Matula Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (40.5% vs 40.9%).
- •Mary H. Matula Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.5 vs 15.7).
- •Maurice J. McDonough High School is the larger school with 1,163 students compared with 610.
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 Mary H. Matula Elementary School better than Maurice J. McDonough High School?
On the Success Index (US), Maurice J. McDonough High School ranks higher (49.7 vs 46.8 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 Mary H. Matula Elementary School and Maurice J. McDonough High School?
About 6.9 km in a straight line, between La Plata and Pomfret in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Mary H. Matula Elementary School: 610. Maurice J. McDonough High School: 1,163. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Mary H. Matula Elementary School and Maurice J. McDonough High School rank in Maryland?
Mary H. Matula Elementary School is 396th of 879 and Maurice J. McDonough High School is 109th of 197 among elementary schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).