Urbana Elementary vs Waters Landing Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Maryland, United States, 17 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Urbana Elementary
Frederick · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
736 students
Waters Landing Elementary
Germantown · Public elementary · Grades K–5
735 students
| Measure | Urbana Elementary Frederick, Maryland | Waters Landing Elementary Germantown, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 78 Top 25% | 47 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #76 of 879 | #399 of 879 |
| National rank | #6164 of 50,301 | #27438 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 736 | 735 |
| Enrollment | 736 | 735 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 22.6% | 56.3% |
| Students per teacher | 18.4 | 12.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 73% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 76% | 39% |
| city | Frederick | Germantown |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Urbana Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (78.0 vs 46.7).
- •Urbana Elementary does better on math proficiency (76% vs 39%).
- •Urbana Elementary does better on reading proficiency (73% vs 42%).
- •Urbana Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (22.6% vs 56.3%).
- •Waters Landing Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.5 vs 18.4).
- •Urbana Elementary is the larger school with 736 students compared with 735.
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 Urbana Elementary better than Waters Landing Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Urbana Elementary ranks higher (78.0 vs 46.7 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 Urbana Elementary and Waters Landing Elementary?
About 17 km in a straight line, between Frederick and Germantown in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Urbana Elementary: 736. Waters Landing Elementary: 735. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Urbana Elementary and Waters Landing Elementary rank in Maryland?
Urbana Elementary is 76th of 879 and Waters Landing Elementary is 399th of 879 among elementary schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).