Bonnie Branch Middle vs Waterloo Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Maryland, United States, 3.5 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
Waterloo Elementary
Columbia · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
666 students
| Measure | Bonnie Branch Middle Ellicott City, Maryland | Waterloo Elementary Columbia, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 70 Top 25% | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank | #50 of 225 | #123 of 879 |
| National rank | #3453 of 15,369 | #8821 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 739 | 666 |
| Enrollment | 739 | 666 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 29.2% | 32.1% |
| Students per teacher | 14.2 | 13.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 64% |
| Math proficiency | 54% | 58% |
| city | Ellicott City | Columbia |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Waterloo Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (73.7 vs 69.5).
- •Waterloo Elementary does better on math proficiency (58% vs 54%).
- •Waterloo Elementary does better on reading proficiency (64% vs 57%).
- •Bonnie Branch Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (29.2% vs 32.1%).
- •Waterloo Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.1 vs 14.2).
- •Bonnie Branch Middle is the larger school with 739 students compared with 666.
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 Waterloo Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Waterloo Elementary ranks higher (73.7 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 Waterloo Elementary?
About 3.5 km in a straight line, between Ellicott City and Columbia in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bonnie Branch Middle: 739. Waterloo Elementary: 666. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bonnie Branch Middle and Waterloo Elementary rank in Maryland?
Bonnie Branch Middle is 50th of 225 and Waterloo Elementary is 123rd of 879 among middle schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).