Bushy Park Elementary vs Folly Quarter Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Maryland, United States, 5.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bushy Park Elementary
Glenwood · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
631 students
Folly Quarter Middle
Ellicott City · Public middle · Grades 6–8
682 students
| Measure | Bushy Park Elementary Glenwood, Maryland | Folly Quarter Middle Ellicott City, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 88 Top 5% | 87 Top 5% |
| State rank | #11 of 879 | #4 of 225 |
| National rank | #1349 of 50,301 | #557 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 631 | 682 |
| Enrollment | 631 | 682 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 9.4% | 7.8% |
| Students per teacher | 13.4 | 14.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | 73% |
| Math proficiency | 73% | 76% |
| city | Glenwood | Ellicott City |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (87.8 vs 86.9).
- •Folly Quarter Middle does better on math proficiency (76% vs 73%).
- •Bushy Park Elementary does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 73%).
- •Folly Quarter Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (7.8% vs 9.4%).
- •Bushy Park Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.4 vs 14.5).
- •Folly Quarter Middle is the larger school with 682 students compared with 631.
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 Bushy Park Elementary better than Folly Quarter Middle?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Bushy Park Elementary and Folly Quarter Middle?
About 5.1 km in a straight line, between Glenwood and Ellicott City in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bushy Park Elementary: 631. Folly Quarter Middle: 682. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bushy Park Elementary and Folly Quarter Middle rank in Maryland?
Bushy Park Elementary is 11th of 879 and Folly Quarter Middle is 4th of 225 among elementary schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).