Mary H. Matula Elementary School vs St. Charles High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Maryland, United States, 4.6 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
St. Charles High School
Waldorf · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,617 students
| Measure | Mary H. Matula Elementary School La Plata, Maryland | St. Charles High School Waldorf, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 47 Lower 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #396 of 879 | #145 of 197 |
| National rank | #27307 of 50,301 | #12463 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 610 | 1,617 |
| Enrollment | 610 | 1,617 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 40.5% | 50.3% |
| Students per teacher | 14.5 | 16.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 43% | 43% |
| Math proficiency | 36% | 22% |
| city | La Plata | Waldorf |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mary H. Matula Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (46.8 vs 33.9).
- •Mary H. Matula Elementary School does better on math proficiency (36% vs 22%).
- •Mary H. Matula Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (40.5% vs 50.3%).
- •Mary H. Matula Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.5 vs 16.8).
- •St. Charles High School is the larger school with 1,617 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 St. Charles High School?
On the Success Index (US), Mary H. Matula Elementary School ranks higher (46.8 vs 33.9 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 Mary H. Matula Elementary School and St. Charles High School?
About 4.6 km in a straight line, between La Plata and Waldorf in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Mary H. Matula Elementary School: 610. St. Charles High School: 1,617. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Mary H. Matula Elementary School and St. Charles High School rank in Maryland?
Mary H. Matula Elementary School is 396th of 879 and St. Charles High School is 145th of 197 among elementary schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).