Benjamin Banneker Elementary vs Margaret Brent Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Maryland, United States, 6.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Benjamin Banneker Elementary
Loveville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
543 students
Margaret Brent Middle
Mechanicsville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
878 students
| Measure | Benjamin Banneker Elementary Loveville, Maryland | Margaret Brent Middle Mechanicsville, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 54 Top 50% | 49 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #315 of 879 | #104 of 225 |
| National rank | #22402 of 50,301 | #7946 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 543 | 878 |
| Enrollment | 543 | 878 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 36.6% | 38.5% |
| Students per teacher | 13.9 | 16.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 43% | 43% |
| Math proficiency | 46% | 40% |
| city | Loveville | Mechanicsville |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Benjamin Banneker Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (53.9 vs 48.6).
- •Benjamin Banneker Elementary does better on math proficiency (46% vs 40%).
- •Benjamin Banneker Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (36.6% vs 38.5%).
- •Benjamin Banneker Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.9 vs 16.6).
- •Margaret Brent Middle is the larger school with 878 students compared with 543.
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 Benjamin Banneker Elementary better than Margaret Brent Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Benjamin Banneker Elementary ranks higher (53.9 vs 48.6 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 Benjamin Banneker Elementary and Margaret Brent Middle?
About 6.6 km in a straight line, between Loveville and Mechanicsville in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Benjamin Banneker Elementary: 543. Margaret Brent Middle: 878. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Benjamin Banneker Elementary and Margaret Brent Middle rank in Maryland?
Benjamin Banneker Elementary is 315th of 879 and Margaret Brent Middle is 104th of 225 among elementary schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).