Mattaponi Elementary vs Melwood Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Maryland, United States, 5.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mattaponi Elementary
Upper Marlboro · Public elementary · Grades K–5
391 students
Melwood Elementary
Upper Marlboro · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
531 students
| Measure | Mattaponi Elementary Upper Marlboro, Maryland | Melwood Elementary Upper Marlboro, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 47 Lower 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #397 of 879 | #677 of 879 |
| National rank | #27405 of 50,301 | #42005 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 391 | 531 |
| Enrollment | 391 | 531 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 52.4% | 68.2% |
| Students per teacher | 15.0 | 14.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 40% | 15% |
| city | Upper Marlboro | Upper Marlboro |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mattaponi Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (46.7 vs 24.5).
- •Mattaponi Elementary does better on math proficiency (40% vs 15%).
- •Mattaponi Elementary does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 27%).
- •Mattaponi Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (52.4% vs 68.2%).
- •Melwood Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.0 vs 15.0).
- •Melwood Elementary is the larger school with 531 students compared with 391.
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 Mattaponi Elementary better than Melwood Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Mattaponi Elementary ranks higher (46.7 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 Mattaponi Elementary and Melwood Elementary?
About 5.5 km in a straight line, between Upper Marlboro and Upper Marlboro in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Mattaponi Elementary: 391. Melwood Elementary: 531. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Mattaponi Elementary and Melwood Elementary rank in Maryland?
Mattaponi Elementary is 397th of 879 and Melwood Elementary is 677th of 879 among elementary schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).