Catonsville Middle vs Patapsco Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Maryland, United States, 4.6 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
Patapsco Middle
Ellicott City · Public middle · Grades 6–8
670 students
| Measure | Catonsville Middle Catonsville, Maryland | Patapsco Middle Ellicott City, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 47 Lower 50% | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank | #111 of 225 | #37 of 225 |
| National rank | #8301 of 15,369 | #2618 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 818 | 670 |
| Enrollment | 818 | 670 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 36.6% | 20.4% |
| Students per teacher | 17.8 | 15.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 51% | 59% |
| Math proficiency | 30% | 60% |
| city | Catonsville | Ellicott City |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Patapsco Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (73.6 vs 46.9).
- •Patapsco Middle does better on math proficiency (60% vs 30%).
- •Patapsco Middle does better on reading proficiency (59% vs 51%).
- •Patapsco Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (20.4% vs 36.6%).
- •Patapsco Middle does better on students per teacher (15.2 vs 17.8).
- •Catonsville Middle is the larger school with 818 students compared with 670.
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 Patapsco Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Patapsco Middle ranks higher (73.6 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 Patapsco Middle?
About 4.6 km in a straight line, between Catonsville and Ellicott City in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Catonsville Middle: 818. Patapsco Middle: 670. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Catonsville Middle and Patapsco Middle rank in Maryland?
Catonsville Middle is 111th of 225 and Patapsco Middle is 37th of 225 among middle schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).