Catonsville Middle vs Hollifield Station Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Maryland, United States, 4.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Catonsville Middle
Catonsville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
818 students
Hollifield Station Elementary
Ellicott City · Public elementary · Grades K–5
677 students
| Measure | Catonsville Middle Catonsville, Maryland | Hollifield Station Elementary Ellicott City, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 47 Lower 50% | 63 Top 50% |
| State rank | #111 of 225 | #250 of 879 |
| National rank | #8301 of 15,369 | #16388 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 818 | 677 |
| Enrollment | 818 | 677 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 36.6% | 26% |
| Students per teacher | 17.8 | 13.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 51% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 30% | 53% |
| city | Catonsville | Ellicott City |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hollifield Station Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (62.6 vs 46.9).
- •Hollifield Station Elementary does better on math proficiency (53% vs 30%).
- •Catonsville Middle does better on reading proficiency (51% vs 47%).
- •Hollifield Station Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (26% vs 36.6%).
- •Hollifield Station Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.8 vs 17.8).
- •Catonsville Middle is the larger school with 818 students compared with 677.
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 Catonsville Middle better than Hollifield Station Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Hollifield Station Elementary ranks higher (62.6 vs 46.9 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 Catonsville Middle and Hollifield Station Elementary?
About 4.9 km in a straight line, between Catonsville and Ellicott City in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Catonsville Middle: 818. Hollifield Station Elementary: 677. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Catonsville Middle and Hollifield Station Elementary rank in Maryland?
Catonsville Middle is 111th of 225 and Hollifield Station Elementary is 250th of 879 among middle schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).