Meade Heights Elementary vs Ridgeway Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Maryland, United States, 2.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Meade Heights Elementary
Ft. Meade · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
494 students
Ridgeway Elementary
Severn · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
551 students
| Measure | Meade Heights Elementary Ft. Meade, Maryland | Ridgeway Elementary Severn, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 47 Lower 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank | #393 of 879 | #313 of 879 |
| National rank | #27234 of 50,301 | #21969 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 494 | 551 |
| Enrollment | 494 | 551 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 65.8% | 33% |
| Students per teacher | 13.4 | 14.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 48% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 41% |
| city | Ft. Meade | Severn |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ridgeway Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (54.6 vs 46.9).
- •Meade Heights Elementary does better on math proficiency (42% vs 41%).
- •Ridgeway Elementary does better on reading proficiency (48% vs 47%).
- •Ridgeway Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (33% vs 65.8%).
- •Meade Heights Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.4 vs 14.1).
- •Ridgeway Elementary is the larger school with 551 students compared with 494.
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 Meade Heights Elementary better than Ridgeway Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Ridgeway Elementary ranks higher (54.6 vs 46.9 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 Meade Heights Elementary and Ridgeway Elementary?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Ft. Meade and Severn in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Meade Heights Elementary: 494. Ridgeway Elementary: 551. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Meade Heights Elementary and Ridgeway Elementary rank in Maryland?
Meade Heights Elementary is 393rd of 879 and Ridgeway Elementary is 313th of 879 among elementary schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).