Benjamin Stoddert Middle School vs Mary B. Neal Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Maryland, United States, 1.8 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
Mary B. Neal Elementary School
Waldorf · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
626 students
| Measure | Benjamin Stoddert Middle School Waldorf, Maryland | Mary B. Neal Elementary School Waldorf, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 21 Lower 50% | 43 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #192 of 225 | #458 of 879 |
| National rank | #13576 of 15,369 | #30237 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 920 | 626 |
| Enrollment | 920 | 626 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 59.8% | 48.6% |
| Students per teacher | 17.0 | 15.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 25% | 43% |
| Math proficiency | 16% | 36% |
| city | Waldorf | Waldorf |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mary B. Neal Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (42.6 vs 21.2).
- •Mary B. Neal Elementary School does better on math proficiency (36% vs 16%).
- •Mary B. Neal Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (43% vs 25%).
- •Mary B. Neal Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (48.6% vs 59.8%).
- •Mary B. Neal Elementary School does better on students per teacher (15.7 vs 17.0).
- •Benjamin Stoddert Middle School is the larger school with 920 students compared with 626.
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 Mary B. Neal Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Mary B. Neal Elementary School ranks higher (42.6 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 Mary B. Neal Elementary School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Waldorf and Waldorf in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Benjamin Stoddert Middle School: 920. Mary B. Neal Elementary School: 626. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Benjamin Stoddert Middle School and Mary B. Neal Elementary School rank in Maryland?
Benjamin Stoddert Middle School is 192nd of 225 and Mary B. Neal Elementary School is 458th of 879 among middle schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).