Owings Mills Elementary vs Waterloo Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Maryland, United States, 24 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Owings Mills Elementary
Owings Mills · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
666 students
Waterloo Elementary
Columbia · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
666 students
| Measure | Owings Mills Elementary Owings Mills, Maryland | Waterloo Elementary Columbia, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 26 Lower 50% | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank | #651 of 879 | #123 of 879 |
| National rank | #41013 of 50,301 | #8821 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 666 | 666 |
| Enrollment | 666 | 666 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 68.2% | 32.1% |
| Students per teacher | 15.1 | 13.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 28% | 64% |
| Math proficiency | 25% | 58% |
| city | Owings Mills | Columbia |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Waterloo Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (73.7 vs 26.1).
- •Waterloo Elementary does better on math proficiency (58% vs 25%).
- •Waterloo Elementary does better on reading proficiency (64% vs 28%).
- •Waterloo Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (32.1% vs 68.2%).
- •Waterloo Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.1 vs 15.1).
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 Owings Mills Elementary better than Waterloo Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Waterloo Elementary ranks higher (73.7 vs 26.1 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 Owings Mills Elementary and Waterloo Elementary?
About 24 km in a straight line, between Owings Mills and Columbia in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Owings Mills Elementary: 666. Waterloo Elementary: 666. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Owings Mills Elementary and Waterloo Elementary rank in Maryland?
Owings Mills Elementary is 651st of 879 and Waterloo Elementary is 123rd of 879 among elementary schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).