Ballenger Creek Middle vs Carroll Creek Montessori Public Charter
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Maryland, United States, 2.4 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
Carroll Creek Montessori Public Charter
Frederick · Charter elementary · Grades PK–8
317 students
| Measure | Ballenger Creek Middle Frederick, Maryland | Carroll Creek Montessori Public Charter Frederick, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 49 Lower 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| State rank | #100 of 225 | #346 of 879 |
| National rank | #7806 of 15,369 | #24033 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 777 | 317 |
| Enrollment | 777 | 317 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 42.3% | 27.4% |
| Students per teacher | 16.5 | 17.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 50% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 36% | 27% |
| city | Frederick | Frederick |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Carroll Creek Montessori Public Charter scores higher on the Success Index (US) (51.6 vs 49.2).
- •Ballenger Creek Middle does better on math proficiency (36% vs 27%).
- •Carroll Creek Montessori Public Charter does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 50%).
- •Carroll Creek Montessori Public Charter does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (27.4% vs 42.3%).
- •Ballenger Creek Middle does better on students per teacher (16.5 vs 17.6).
- •Ballenger Creek Middle is the larger school with 777 students compared with 317.
- •Ballenger Creek Middle is a public school while Carroll Creek Montessori Public Charter is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Carroll Creek Montessori Public Charter?
On the Success Index (US), Carroll Creek Montessori Public Charter ranks higher (51.6 vs 49.2 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 Carroll Creek Montessori Public Charter?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Frederick and Frederick in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ballenger Creek Middle: 777. Carroll Creek Montessori Public Charter: 317. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ballenger Creek Middle and Carroll Creek Montessori Public Charter rank in Maryland?
Ballenger Creek Middle is 100th of 225 and Carroll Creek Montessori Public Charter is 346th of 879 among middle schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).