Belvedere Elementary vs Magothy River Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Maryland, United States, 946 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Belvedere Elementary
Arnold · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
542 students
Magothy River Middle
Arnold · Public middle · Grades 6–8
655 students
| Measure | Belvedere Elementary Arnold, Maryland | Magothy River Middle Arnold, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 75 Top 25% | 79 Top 25% |
| State rank | #108 of 879 | #17 of 225 |
| National rank | #7813 of 50,301 | #1721 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 542 | 655 |
| Enrollment | 542 | 655 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 21.6% | 18.2% |
| Students per teacher | 14.3 | 14.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 64% | 69% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 59% |
| city | Arnold | Arnold |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Magothy River Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (78.5 vs 75.2).
- •Belvedere Elementary does better on math proficiency (62% vs 59%).
- •Magothy River Middle does better on reading proficiency (69% vs 64%).
- •Magothy River Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (18.2% vs 21.6%).
- •Belvedere Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.3 vs 14.9).
- •Magothy River Middle is the larger school with 655 students compared with 542.
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 Belvedere Elementary better than Magothy River Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Magothy River Middle ranks higher (78.5 vs 75.2 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 Belvedere Elementary and Magothy River Middle?
About 946 m in a straight line, between Arnold and Arnold in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Belvedere Elementary: 542. Magothy River Middle: 655. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Belvedere Elementary and Magothy River Middle rank in Maryland?
Belvedere Elementary is 108th of 879 and Magothy River Middle is 17th of 225 among elementary schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).