Bonnie Branch Middle vs Ellicott Mills Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Maryland, United States, 3.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bonnie Branch Middle
Ellicott City · Public middle · Grades 6–8
739 students
Ellicott Mills Middle
Ellicott City · Public middle · Grades 6–8
698 students
| Measure | Bonnie Branch Middle Ellicott City, Maryland | Ellicott Mills Middle Ellicott City, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 70 Top 25% | 79 Top 25% |
| State rank | #50 of 225 | #16 of 225 |
| National rank | #3453 of 15,369 | #1658 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 739 | 698 |
| Enrollment | 739 | 698 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 29.2% | 14.6% |
| Students per teacher | 14.2 | 14.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 65% |
| Math proficiency | 54% | 61% |
| city | Ellicott City | Ellicott City |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ellicott Mills Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (78.9 vs 69.5).
- •Ellicott Mills Middle does better on math proficiency (61% vs 54%).
- •Ellicott Mills Middle does better on reading proficiency (65% vs 57%).
- •Ellicott Mills Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (14.6% vs 29.2%).
- •Bonnie Branch Middle does better on students per teacher (14.2 vs 14.5).
- •Bonnie Branch Middle is the larger school with 739 students compared with 698.
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 Bonnie Branch Middle better than Ellicott Mills Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Ellicott Mills Middle ranks higher (78.9 vs 69.5 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 Bonnie Branch Middle and Ellicott Mills Middle?
About 3.8 km in a straight line, between Ellicott City and Ellicott City in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bonnie Branch Middle: 739. Ellicott Mills Middle: 698. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bonnie Branch Middle and Ellicott Mills Middle rank in Maryland?
Bonnie Branch Middle is 50th of 225 and Ellicott Mills Middle is 16th of 225 among middle schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).