Northwestern Elementary vs Vienna Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Maryland, United States, 7.6 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
Vienna Elementary School
Vienna · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
183 students
| Measure | Northwestern Elementary Mardela Springs, Maryland | Vienna Elementary School Vienna, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 59 Top 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #280 of 879 | #560 of 879 |
| National rank | #19219 of 50,301 | #36778 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 340 | 183 |
| Enrollment | 340 | 183 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 48.2% | 56.3% |
| Students per teacher | 15.5 | 12.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 27% |
| city | Mardela Springs | Vienna |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Northwestern Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (58.5 vs 32.8).
- •Northwestern Elementary does better on math proficiency (47% vs 27%).
- •Northwestern Elementary does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 27%).
- •Northwestern Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (48.2% vs 56.3%).
- •Vienna Elementary School does better on students per teacher (12.2 vs 15.5).
- •Northwestern Elementary is the larger school with 340 students compared with 183.
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 Vienna Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Northwestern Elementary ranks higher (58.5 vs 32.8 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 Vienna Elementary School?
About 7.6 km in a straight line, between Mardela Springs and Vienna in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Northwestern Elementary: 340. Vienna Elementary School: 183. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Northwestern Elementary and Vienna Elementary School rank in Maryland?
Northwestern Elementary is 280th of 879 and Vienna Elementary School is 560th of 879 among elementary schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).