Mary H. Matula Elementary School vs Phoenix International School of the Arts
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Maryland, United States, 4.3 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
Phoenix International School of the Arts
La Plata · Charter middle · Grades 6–8
243 students
| Measure | Mary H. Matula Elementary School La Plata, Maryland | Phoenix International School of the Arts La Plata, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 47 Lower 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| State rank | #396 of 879 | #76 of 225 |
| National rank | #27307 of 50,301 | #6065 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 610 | 243 |
| Enrollment | 610 | 243 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 40.5% | 42% |
| Students per teacher | 14.5 | 16.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 43% | – |
| Math proficiency | 36% | – |
| city | La Plata | La Plata |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Phoenix International School of the Arts scores higher on the Success Index (US) (57.3 vs 46.8).
- •Mary H. Matula Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (40.5% vs 42%).
- •Mary H. Matula Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.5 vs 16.2).
- •Mary H. Matula Elementary School is the larger school with 610 students compared with 243.
- •Mary H. Matula Elementary School is a public school while Phoenix International School of the Arts is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Phoenix International School of the Arts?
On the Success Index (US), Phoenix International School of the Arts ranks higher (57.3 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 Phoenix International School of the Arts?
About 4.3 km in a straight line, between La Plata and La Plata in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Mary H. Matula Elementary School: 610. Phoenix International School of the Arts: 243. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Mary H. Matula Elementary School and Phoenix International School of the Arts rank in Maryland?
Mary H. Matula Elementary School is 396th of 879 and Phoenix International School of the Arts is 76th of 225 among elementary schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).