Blue Heron Elementary vs Oakdale Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Maryland, United States, 4.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Blue Heron Elementary
New Market · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
680 students
Oakdale Middle
Ijamsville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,085 students
| Measure | Blue Heron Elementary New Market, Maryland | Oakdale Middle Ijamsville, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 74 Top 25% | 78 Top 25% |
| State rank | #118 of 879 | #18 of 225 |
| National rank | #8624 of 50,301 | #1858 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 680 | 1,085 |
| Enrollment | 680 | 1,085 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 8.5% | 15.8% |
| Students per teacher | 16.2 | 17.8 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 76% |
| Math proficiency | – | 59% |
| city | New Market | Ijamsville |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Oakdale Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (77.8 vs 73.9).
- •Blue Heron Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (8.5% vs 15.8%).
- •Blue Heron Elementary does better on students per teacher (16.2 vs 17.8).
- •Oakdale Middle is the larger school with 1,085 students compared with 680.
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 Blue Heron Elementary better than Oakdale Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Oakdale Middle ranks higher (77.8 vs 73.9 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 Blue Heron Elementary and Oakdale Middle?
About 4.3 km in a straight line, between New Market and Ijamsville in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Blue Heron Elementary: 680. Oakdale Middle: 1,085. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Blue Heron Elementary and Oakdale Middle rank in Maryland?
Blue Heron Elementary is 118th of 879 and Oakdale Middle is 18th of 225 among elementary schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).