Calvert Elementary vs Rising Sun Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Maryland, United States, 7.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Calvert Elementary
Rising Sun · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
390 students
Rising Sun Middle School
Rising Sun · Public middle · Grades 6–8
592 students
| Measure | Calvert Elementary Rising Sun, Maryland | Rising Sun Middle School Rising Sun, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 56 Top 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| State rank | #304 of 879 | #67 of 225 |
| National rank | #20880 of 50,301 | #5001 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 390 | 592 |
| Enrollment | 390 | 592 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 38.7% | 40.5% |
| Students per teacher | 15.0 | 14.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 60% |
| Math proficiency | 46% | 43% |
| city | Rising Sun | Rising Sun |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Rising Sun Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (62.2 vs 56.1).
- •Calvert Elementary does better on math proficiency (46% vs 43%).
- •Rising Sun Middle School does better on reading proficiency (60% vs 52%).
- •Calvert Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (38.7% vs 40.5%).
- •Rising Sun Middle School does better on students per teacher (14.4 vs 15.0).
- •Rising Sun Middle School is the larger school with 592 students compared with 390.
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 Calvert Elementary better than Rising Sun Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Rising Sun Middle School ranks higher (62.2 vs 56.1 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 Calvert Elementary and Rising Sun Middle School?
About 7.0 km in a straight line, between Rising Sun and Rising Sun in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Calvert Elementary: 390. Rising Sun Middle School: 592. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Calvert Elementary and Rising Sun Middle School rank in Maryland?
Calvert Elementary is 304th of 879 and Rising Sun Middle School is 67th of 225 among elementary schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).