Meade Heights Elementary vs Van Bokkelen Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Maryland, United States, 999 m 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
Van Bokkelen Elementary
Severn · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
471 students
| Measure | Meade Heights Elementary Ft. Meade, Maryland | Van Bokkelen Elementary Severn, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 47 Lower 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #393 of 879 | #738 of 879 |
| National rank | #27234 of 50,301 | #44698 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 494 | 471 |
| Enrollment | 494 | 471 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 65.8% | 87% |
| Students per teacher | 13.4 | 11.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 20% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 9% |
| city | Ft. Meade | Severn |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Meade Heights Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (46.9 vs 20.3).
- •Meade Heights Elementary does better on math proficiency (42% vs 9%).
- •Meade Heights Elementary does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 20%).
- •Meade Heights Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (65.8% vs 87%).
- •Van Bokkelen Elementary does better on students per teacher (11.5 vs 13.4).
- •Meade Heights Elementary is the larger school with 494 students compared with 471.
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 Van Bokkelen Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Meade Heights Elementary ranks higher (46.9 vs 20.3 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 Van Bokkelen Elementary?
About 999 m in a straight line, between Ft. Meade and Severn in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Meade Heights Elementary: 494. Van Bokkelen Elementary: 471. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Meade Heights Elementary and Van Bokkelen Elementary rank in Maryland?
Meade Heights Elementary is 393rd of 879 and Van Bokkelen Elementary is 738th of 879 among elementary schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).