Cape St. Claire Elementary vs Magothy River Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Maryland, United States, 6.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cape St. Claire Elementary
Annapolis · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
660 students
Magothy River Middle
Arnold · Public middle · Grades 6–8
655 students
| Measure | Cape St. Claire Elementary Annapolis, Maryland | Magothy River Middle Arnold, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 76 Top 25% | 79 Top 25% |
| State rank | #97 of 879 | #17 of 225 |
| National rank | #7379 of 50,301 | #1721 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 660 | 655 |
| Enrollment | 660 | 655 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 14.7% | 18.2% |
| Students per teacher | 16.1 | 14.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 68% | 69% |
| Math proficiency | 63% | 59% |
| city | Annapolis | Arnold |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Magothy River Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (78.5 vs 75.9).
- •Cape St. Claire Elementary does better on math proficiency (63% vs 59%).
- •Magothy River Middle does better on reading proficiency (69% vs 68%).
- •Cape St. Claire Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (14.7% vs 18.2%).
- •Magothy River Middle does better on students per teacher (14.9 vs 16.1).
- •Cape St. Claire Elementary is the larger school with 660 students compared with 655.
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 Cape St. Claire Elementary better than Magothy River Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Magothy River Middle ranks higher (78.5 vs 75.9 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 Cape St. Claire Elementary and Magothy River Middle?
About 6.3 km in a straight line, between Annapolis and Arnold in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cape St. Claire Elementary: 660. Magothy River Middle: 655. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cape St. Claire Elementary and Magothy River Middle rank in Maryland?
Cape St. Claire Elementary is 97th of 879 and Magothy River Middle is 17th of 225 among elementary schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).