Central Elementary vs Central Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Maryland, United States, 816 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Central Elementary
Edgewater · Public elementary · Grades K–5
566 students
Central Middle
Edgewater · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,204 students
| Measure | Central Elementary Edgewater, Maryland | Central Middle Edgewater, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 74 Top 25% | 80 Top 10% |
| State rank | #112 of 879 | #15 of 225 |
| National rank | #8306 of 50,301 | #1539 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 566 | 1,204 |
| Enrollment | 566 | 1,204 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 17.1% | 20% |
| Students per teacher | 13.8 | 15.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 60% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 61% | 62% |
| city | Edgewater | Edgewater |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Central Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (79.6 vs 74.4).
- •Central Middle does better on math proficiency (62% vs 61%).
- •Central Middle does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 60%).
- •Central Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (17.1% vs 20%).
- •Central Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.8 vs 15.4).
- •Central Middle is the larger school with 1,204 students compared with 566.
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 Central Elementary better than Central Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Central Middle ranks higher (79.6 vs 74.4 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 Central Elementary and Central Middle?
About 816 m in a straight line, between Edgewater and Edgewater in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Central Elementary: 566. Central Middle: 1,204. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Central Elementary and Central Middle rank in Maryland?
Central Elementary is 112th of 879 and Central Middle is 15th of 225 among elementary schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).