Benjamin Tasker Middle vs Samuel Ogle Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Maryland, United States, 4.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Benjamin Tasker Middle
Bowie · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,058 students
Samuel Ogle Middle
Bowie · Public middle · Grades 6–8
806 students
| Measure | Benjamin Tasker Middle Bowie, Maryland | Samuel Ogle Middle Bowie, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 41 Lower 50% | 43 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #125 of 225 | #122 of 225 |
| National rank | #9552 of 15,369 | #9258 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 1,058 | 806 |
| Enrollment | 1,058 | 806 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 53.8% | 55.3% |
| Students per teacher | 15.6 | 15.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 53% |
| Math proficiency | 29% | 25% |
| city | Bowie | Bowie |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Samuel Ogle Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (42.6 vs 41.2).
- •Benjamin Tasker Middle does better on math proficiency (29% vs 25%).
- •Samuel Ogle Middle does better on reading proficiency (53% vs 47%).
- •Benjamin Tasker Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (53.8% vs 55.3%).
- •Samuel Ogle Middle does better on students per teacher (15.5 vs 15.6).
- •Benjamin Tasker Middle is the larger school with 1,058 students compared with 806.
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 Tasker Middle better than Samuel Ogle Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Samuel Ogle Middle ranks higher (42.6 vs 41.2 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 Tasker Middle and Samuel Ogle Middle?
About 4.0 km in a straight line, between Bowie and Bowie in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Benjamin Tasker Middle: 1,058. Samuel Ogle Middle: 806. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Benjamin Tasker Middle and Samuel Ogle Middle rank in Maryland?
Benjamin Tasker Middle is 125th of 225 and Samuel Ogle Middle is 122nd of 225 among middle schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).