Central Middle vs Edgewater Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Maryland, United States, 2.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Central Middle
Edgewater · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,204 students
Edgewater Elementary
Edgewater · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
577 students
| Measure | Central Middle Edgewater, Maryland | Edgewater Elementary Edgewater, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 80 Top 10% | 59 Top 50% |
| State rank | #15 of 225 | #277 of 879 |
| National rank | #1539 of 15,369 | #19111 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,204 | 577 |
| Enrollment | 1,204 | 577 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 20% | 38.5% |
| Students per teacher | 15.4 | 15.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 56% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 47% |
| city | Edgewater | Edgewater |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Central Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (79.6 vs 58.6).
- •Central Middle does better on math proficiency (62% vs 47%).
- •Central Middle does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 56%).
- •Central Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (20% vs 38.5%).
- •Edgewater Elementary does better on students per teacher (15.2 vs 15.4).
- •Central Middle is the larger school with 1,204 students compared with 577.
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 Middle better than Edgewater Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Central Middle ranks higher (79.6 vs 58.6 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 Middle and Edgewater Elementary?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Edgewater and Edgewater in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Central Middle: 1,204. Edgewater Elementary: 577. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Central Middle and Edgewater Elementary rank in Maryland?
Central Middle is 15th of 225 and Edgewater Elementary is 277th of 879 among middle schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).