Abingdon Elementary vs Patterson Mill Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Maryland, United States, 3.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Abingdon Elementary
Abingdon · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
641 students
Patterson Mill Middle School
Bel Air · Public middle · Grades 6–8
716 students
| Measure | Abingdon Elementary Abingdon, Maryland | Patterson Mill Middle School Bel Air, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 54 Top 50% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank | #321 of 879 | #40 of 225 |
| National rank | #22677 of 50,301 | #2779 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 641 | 716 |
| Enrollment | 641 | 716 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 46.5% | 21.2% |
| Students per teacher | 13.6 | 14.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 60% |
| Math proficiency | 45% | 55% |
| city | Abingdon | Bel Air |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Patterson Mill Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (72.8 vs 53.5).
- •Patterson Mill Middle School does better on math proficiency (55% vs 45%).
- •Patterson Mill Middle School does better on reading proficiency (60% vs 47%).
- •Patterson Mill Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (21.2% vs 46.5%).
- •Abingdon Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.6 vs 14.6).
- •Patterson Mill Middle School is the larger school with 716 students compared with 641.
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 Abingdon Elementary better than Patterson Mill Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Patterson Mill Middle School ranks higher (72.8 vs 53.5 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 Abingdon Elementary and Patterson Mill Middle School?
About 3.3 km in a straight line, between Abingdon and Bel Air in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Abingdon Elementary: 641. Patterson Mill Middle School: 716. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Abingdon Elementary and Patterson Mill Middle School rank in Maryland?
Abingdon Elementary is 321st of 879 and Patterson Mill Middle School is 40th of 225 among elementary schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).