Bel Air Middle vs Patterson Mill Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Maryland, United States, 2.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bel Air Middle
Bel Air · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,080 students
Patterson Mill Middle School
Bel Air · Public middle · Grades 6–8
716 students
| Measure | Bel Air Middle Bel Air, Maryland | Patterson Mill Middle School Bel Air, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 72 Top 25% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank | #41 of 225 | #40 of 225 |
| National rank | #2847 of 15,369 | #2779 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 1,080 | 716 |
| Enrollment | 1,080 | 716 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 24.1% | 21.2% |
| Students per teacher | 14.2 | 14.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 60% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 55% |
| city | Bel Air | Bel Air |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (72.4 vs 72.8).
- •Patterson Mill Middle School does better on math proficiency (55% vs 52%).
- •Bel Air Middle does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 60%).
- •Patterson Mill Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (21.2% vs 24.1%).
- •Bel Air Middle does better on students per teacher (14.2 vs 14.6).
- •Bel Air Middle is the larger school with 1,080 students compared with 716.
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 Bel Air Middle better than Patterson Mill Middle School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Bel Air Middle and Patterson Mill Middle School?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Bel Air and Bel Air in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bel Air Middle: 1,080. Patterson Mill Middle School: 716. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bel Air Middle and Patterson Mill Middle School rank in Maryland?
Bel Air Middle is 41st of 225 and Patterson Mill Middle School is 40th of 225 among middle schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).