Mechanicsville Elementary vs Sandymount Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Maryland, United States, 6.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mechanicsville Elementary
Sykesville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
510 students
Sandymount Elementary
Finksburg · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
640 students
| Measure | Mechanicsville Elementary Sykesville, Maryland | Sandymount Elementary Finksburg, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 69 Top 25% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank | #168 of 879 | #170 of 879 |
| National rank | #11808 of 50,301 | #11825 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 510 | 640 |
| Enrollment | 510 | 640 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 15.5% | 28% |
| Students per teacher | 15.5 | 16.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 55% | 63% |
| Math proficiency | 61% | 60% |
| city | Sykesville | Finksburg |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (69.3 vs 69.3).
- •Mechanicsville Elementary does better on math proficiency (61% vs 60%).
- •Sandymount Elementary does better on reading proficiency (63% vs 55%).
- •Mechanicsville Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (15.5% vs 28%).
- •Mechanicsville Elementary does better on students per teacher (15.5 vs 16.4).
- •Sandymount Elementary is the larger school with 640 students compared with 510.
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 Mechanicsville Elementary better than Sandymount Elementary?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Mechanicsville Elementary and Sandymount Elementary?
About 6.3 km in a straight line, between Sykesville and Finksburg in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Mechanicsville Elementary: 510. Sandymount Elementary: 640. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Mechanicsville Elementary and Sandymount Elementary rank in Maryland?
Mechanicsville Elementary is 168th of 879 and Sandymount Elementary is 170th of 879 among elementary schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).