Bennett Middle vs Eastern Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Maryland, United States, 142 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bennett Middle
Fruitland · Public middle · Grades 6–8
963 students
Eastern Middle
Silver Spring · Public middle · Grades 6–8
963 students
| Measure | Bennett Middle Fruitland, Maryland | Eastern Middle Silver Spring, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 38 Lower 50% | 48 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #135 of 225 | #107 of 225 |
| National rank | #10206 of 15,369 | #8073 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 963 | 963 |
| Enrollment | 963 | 963 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 59.3% | 52.4% |
| Students per teacher | 11.9 | 13.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 34% | 45% |
| Math proficiency | 31% | 38% |
| city | Fruitland | Silver Spring |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Eastern Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (48.0 vs 38.3).
- •Eastern Middle does better on math proficiency (38% vs 31%).
- •Eastern Middle does better on reading proficiency (45% vs 34%).
- •Eastern Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (52.4% vs 59.3%).
- •Bennett Middle does better on students per teacher (11.9 vs 13.8).
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 Bennett Middle better than Eastern Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Eastern Middle ranks higher (48.0 vs 38.3 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 Bennett Middle and Eastern Middle?
About 142 km in a straight line, between Fruitland and Silver Spring in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bennett Middle: 963. Eastern Middle: 963. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bennett Middle and Eastern Middle rank in Maryland?
Bennett Middle is 135th of 225 and Eastern Middle is 107th of 225 among middle schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).