Arundel Middle vs Waugh Chapel Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Maryland, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Arundel Middle
Odenton · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,312 students
Waugh Chapel Elementary
Odenton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
549 students
| Measure | Arundel Middle Odenton, Maryland | Waugh Chapel Elementary Odenton, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 65 Top 50% | 64 Top 50% |
| State rank | #60 of 225 | #231 of 879 |
| National rank | #4347 of 15,369 | #15559 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,312 | 549 |
| Enrollment | 1,312 | 549 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 26.2% | 29.9% |
| Students per teacher | 15.8 | 14.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 59% | 56% |
| Math proficiency | 46% | 51% |
| city | Odenton | Odenton |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Arundel Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (65.1 vs 63.9).
- •Waugh Chapel Elementary does better on math proficiency (51% vs 46%).
- •Arundel Middle does better on reading proficiency (59% vs 56%).
- •Arundel Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (26.2% vs 29.9%).
- •Waugh Chapel Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.4 vs 15.8).
- •Arundel Middle is the larger school with 1,312 students compared with 549.
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 Arundel Middle better than Waugh Chapel Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Arundel Middle ranks higher (65.1 vs 63.9 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 Arundel Middle and Waugh Chapel Elementary?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Odenton and Odenton in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Arundel Middle: 1,312. Waugh Chapel Elementary: 549. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Arundel Middle and Waugh Chapel Elementary rank in Maryland?
Arundel Middle is 60th of 225 and Waugh Chapel Elementary is 231st of 879 among middle schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).