Northwestern Elementary vs Ritchie Park Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Maryland, United States, 140 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Northwestern Elementary
Mardela Springs · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
340 students
Ritchie Park Elementary
Rockville · Public elementary · Grades K–5
342 students
| Measure | Northwestern Elementary Mardela Springs, Maryland | Ritchie Park Elementary Rockville, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 59 Top 50% | 77 Top 25% |
| State rank | #280 of 879 | #82 of 879 |
| National rank | #19219 of 50,301 | #6662 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 340 | 342 |
| Enrollment | 340 | 342 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 48.2% | 12.6% |
| Students per teacher | 15.5 | 14.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 66% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 63% |
| city | Mardela Springs | Rockville |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ritchie Park Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (77.1 vs 58.5).
- •Ritchie Park Elementary does better on math proficiency (63% vs 47%).
- •Ritchie Park Elementary does better on reading proficiency (66% vs 62%).
- •Ritchie Park Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (12.6% vs 48.2%).
- •Ritchie Park Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.9 vs 15.5).
- •Ritchie Park Elementary is the larger school with 342 students compared with 340.
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 Northwestern Elementary better than Ritchie Park Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Ritchie Park Elementary ranks higher (77.1 vs 58.5 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 Northwestern Elementary and Ritchie Park Elementary?
About 140 km in a straight line, between Mardela Springs and Rockville in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Northwestern Elementary: 340. Ritchie Park Elementary: 342. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Northwestern Elementary and Ritchie Park Elementary rank in Maryland?
Northwestern Elementary is 280th of 879 and Ritchie Park Elementary is 82nd of 879 among elementary schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).