South Penn Elementary vs Stedwick Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Maryland, United States, 142 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
South Penn Elementary
Cumberland · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
491 students
Stedwick Elementary
Montgomery Village · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
492 students
| Measure | South Penn Elementary Cumberland, Maryland | Stedwick Elementary Montgomery Village, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 30 Lower 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #604 of 879 | #588 of 879 |
| National rank | #38777 of 50,301 | #38050 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 491 | 492 |
| Enrollment | 491 | 492 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 79.6% | 59.6% |
| Students per teacher | 10.4 | 12.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 29% | 24% |
| Math proficiency | 24% | 22% |
| city | Cumberland | Montgomery Village |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Stedwick Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (30.8 vs 29.7).
- •South Penn Elementary does better on math proficiency (24% vs 22%).
- •South Penn Elementary does better on reading proficiency (29% vs 24%).
- •Stedwick Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (59.6% vs 79.6%).
- •South Penn Elementary does better on students per teacher (10.4 vs 12.0).
- •Stedwick Elementary is the larger school with 492 students compared with 491.
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 South Penn Elementary better than Stedwick Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Stedwick Elementary ranks higher (30.8 vs 29.7 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 South Penn Elementary and Stedwick Elementary?
About 142 km in a straight line, between Cumberland and Montgomery Village in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
South Penn Elementary: 491. Stedwick Elementary: 492. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do South Penn Elementary and Stedwick Elementary rank in Maryland?
South Penn Elementary is 604th of 879 and Stedwick Elementary is 588th of 879 among elementary schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).