Bellows Spring Elementary vs Bonnie Branch Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Maryland, United States, 3.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bellows Spring Elementary
Ellicott City · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
806 students
Bonnie Branch Middle
Ellicott City · Public middle · Grades 6–8
739 students
| Measure | Bellows Spring Elementary Ellicott City, Maryland | Bonnie Branch Middle Ellicott City, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 76 Top 25% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank | #92 of 879 | #50 of 225 |
| National rank | #7036 of 50,301 | #3453 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 806 | 739 |
| Enrollment | 806 | 739 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 26.3% | 29.2% |
| Students per teacher | 12.6 | 14.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 65% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 59% | 54% |
| city | Ellicott City | Ellicott City |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bellows Spring Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (76.4 vs 69.5).
- •Bellows Spring Elementary does better on math proficiency (59% vs 54%).
- •Bellows Spring Elementary does better on reading proficiency (65% vs 57%).
- •Bellows Spring Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (26.3% vs 29.2%).
- •Bellows Spring Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.6 vs 14.2).
- •Bellows Spring Elementary is the larger school with 806 students compared with 739.
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 Bellows Spring Elementary better than Bonnie Branch Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Bellows Spring Elementary ranks higher (76.4 vs 69.5 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 Bellows Spring Elementary and Bonnie Branch Middle?
About 3.4 km in a straight line, between Ellicott City and Ellicott City in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bellows Spring Elementary: 806. Bonnie Branch Middle: 739. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bellows Spring Elementary and Bonnie Branch Middle rank in Maryland?
Bellows Spring Elementary is 92nd of 879 and Bonnie Branch Middle is 50th of 225 among elementary schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).