Benjamin Stoddert Middle School vs John Hanson Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Maryland, United States, 2.7 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
John Hanson Middle School
Waldorf · Public middle · Grades 6–8
727 students
| Measure | Benjamin Stoddert Middle School Waldorf, Maryland | John Hanson Middle School Waldorf, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 21 Lower 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #192 of 225 | #137 of 225 |
| National rank | #13576 of 15,369 | #10383 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 920 | 727 |
| Enrollment | 920 | 727 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 59.8% | 56.8% |
| Students per teacher | 17.0 | 12.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 25% | 38% |
| Math proficiency | 16% | 23% |
| city | Waldorf | Waldorf |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •John Hanson Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (37.4 vs 21.2).
- •John Hanson Middle School does better on math proficiency (23% vs 16%).
- •John Hanson Middle School does better on reading proficiency (38% vs 25%).
- •John Hanson Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (56.8% vs 59.8%).
- •John Hanson Middle School does better on students per teacher (12.3 vs 17.0).
- •Benjamin Stoddert Middle School is the larger school with 920 students compared with 727.
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 John Hanson Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), John Hanson Middle School ranks higher (37.4 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 John Hanson Middle School?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Waldorf and Waldorf in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Benjamin Stoddert Middle School: 920. John Hanson Middle School: 727. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Benjamin Stoddert Middle School and John Hanson Middle School rank in Maryland?
Benjamin Stoddert Middle School is 192nd of 225 and John Hanson Middle School is 137th of 225 among middle schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).