Benjamin Stoddert Middle School vs Dr. Gustavus Brown Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Maryland, United States, 2.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Benjamin Stoddert Middle School
Waldorf · Public middle · Grades 6–8
920 students
Dr. Gustavus Brown Elementary
Waldorf · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
412 students
| Measure | Benjamin Stoddert Middle School Waldorf, Maryland | Dr. Gustavus Brown Elementary Waldorf, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 21 Lower 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #192 of 225 | #566 of 879 |
| National rank | #13576 of 15,369 | #36965 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 920 | 412 |
| Enrollment | 920 | 412 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 59.8% | 67.7% |
| Students per teacher | 17.0 | 12.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 25% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 16% | 27% |
| city | Waldorf | Waldorf |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Dr. Gustavus Brown Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (32.4 vs 21.2).
- •Dr. Gustavus Brown Elementary does better on math proficiency (27% vs 16%).
- •Dr. Gustavus Brown Elementary does better on reading proficiency (32% vs 25%).
- •Benjamin Stoddert Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (59.8% vs 67.7%).
- •Dr. Gustavus Brown Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.9 vs 17.0).
- •Benjamin Stoddert Middle School is the larger school with 920 students compared with 412.
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 Stoddert Middle School better than Dr. Gustavus Brown Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Dr. Gustavus Brown Elementary ranks higher (32.4 vs 21.2 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 Benjamin Stoddert Middle School and Dr. Gustavus Brown Elementary?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Waldorf and Waldorf in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Benjamin Stoddert Middle School: 920. Dr. Gustavus Brown Elementary: 412. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Benjamin Stoddert Middle School and Dr. Gustavus Brown Elementary rank in Maryland?
Benjamin Stoddert Middle School is 192nd of 225 and Dr. Gustavus Brown Elementary is 566th of 879 among middle schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).