Northwest High vs Spark M. Matsunaga Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Maryland, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Northwest High
Germantown · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,300 students
Spark M. Matsunaga Elementary
Germantown · Public elementary · Grades K–5
530 students
| Measure | Northwest High Germantown, Maryland | Spark M. Matsunaga Elementary Germantown, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 68 Top 25% | 82 Top 10% |
| State rank | #54 of 197 | #51 of 879 |
| National rank | #3945 of 16,910 | #4024 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 2,300 | 530 |
| Enrollment | 2,300 | 530 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 36.1% | 28.7% |
| Students per teacher | 16.8 | 13.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 68% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 59% | 72% |
| city | Germantown | Germantown |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Spark M. Matsunaga Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (81.8 vs 67.5).
- •Spark M. Matsunaga Elementary does better on math proficiency (72% vs 59%).
- •Spark M. Matsunaga Elementary does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 68%).
- •Spark M. Matsunaga Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (28.7% vs 36.1%).
- •Spark M. Matsunaga Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.6 vs 16.8).
- •Northwest High is the larger school with 2,300 students compared with 530.
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 Northwest High better than Spark M. Matsunaga Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Spark M. Matsunaga Elementary ranks higher (81.8 vs 67.5 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 Northwest High and Spark M. Matsunaga Elementary?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Germantown and Germantown in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Northwest High: 2,300. Spark M. Matsunaga Elementary: 530. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Northwest High and Spark M. Matsunaga Elementary rank in Maryland?
Northwest High is 54th of 197 and Spark M. Matsunaga Elementary is 51st of 879 among high schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).