Ballenger Creek Middle vs Butterfly Ridge Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Maryland, United States, 2.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ballenger Creek Middle
Frederick · Public middle · Grades 6–8
777 students
Butterfly Ridge Elementary
Frederick · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
607 students
| Measure | Ballenger Creek Middle Frederick, Maryland | Butterfly Ridge Elementary Frederick, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 49 Lower 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #100 of 225 | #663 of 879 |
| National rank | #7806 of 15,369 | #41368 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 777 | 607 |
| Enrollment | 777 | 607 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 42.3% | 67.4% |
| Students per teacher | 16.5 | 12.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 50% | 23% |
| Math proficiency | 36% | 16% |
| city | Frederick | Frederick |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ballenger Creek Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (49.2 vs 25.5).
- •Ballenger Creek Middle does better on math proficiency (36% vs 16%).
- •Ballenger Creek Middle does better on reading proficiency (50% vs 23%).
- •Ballenger Creek Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (42.3% vs 67.4%).
- •Butterfly Ridge Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.9 vs 16.5).
- •Ballenger Creek Middle is the larger school with 777 students compared with 607.
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 Ballenger Creek Middle better than Butterfly Ridge Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Ballenger Creek Middle ranks higher (49.2 vs 25.5 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 Ballenger Creek Middle and Butterfly Ridge Elementary?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Frederick and Frederick in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ballenger Creek Middle: 777. Butterfly Ridge Elementary: 607. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ballenger Creek Middle and Butterfly Ridge Elementary rank in Maryland?
Ballenger Creek Middle is 100th of 225 and Butterfly Ridge Elementary is 663rd of 879 among middle schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).