Burleigh Manor Middle vs Running Brook Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Maryland, United States, 3.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Burleigh Manor Middle
Ellicott City · Public middle · Grades 6–8
777 students
Running Brook Elementary
Columbia · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
407 students
| Measure | Burleigh Manor Middle Ellicott City, Maryland | Running Brook Elementary Columbia, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 84 Top 10% | 48 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #11 of 225 | #386 of 879 |
| National rank | #871 of 15,369 | #26693 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 777 | 407 |
| Enrollment | 777 | 407 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 17.5% | 52.8% |
| Students per teacher | 15.9 | 9.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 76% | 41% |
| Math proficiency | 74% | 35% |
| city | Ellicott City | Columbia |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Burleigh Manor Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (84.1 vs 47.7).
- •Burleigh Manor Middle does better on math proficiency (74% vs 35%).
- •Burleigh Manor Middle does better on reading proficiency (76% vs 41%).
- •Burleigh Manor Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (17.5% vs 52.8%).
- •Running Brook Elementary does better on students per teacher (9.7 vs 15.9).
- •Burleigh Manor Middle is the larger school with 777 students compared with 407.
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 Burleigh Manor Middle better than Running Brook Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Burleigh Manor Middle ranks higher (84.1 vs 47.7 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 Burleigh Manor Middle and Running Brook Elementary?
About 3.0 km in a straight line, between Ellicott City and Columbia in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Burleigh Manor Middle: 777. Running Brook Elementary: 407. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Burleigh Manor Middle and Running Brook Elementary rank in Maryland?
Burleigh Manor Middle is 11th of 225 and Running Brook Elementary is 386th of 879 among middle schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).