Chesapeake Bay Middle vs Fort Smallwood Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Maryland, United States, 2.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Chesapeake Bay Middle
Pasadena · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,087 students
Fort Smallwood Elementary
Pasadena · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
397 students
| Measure | Chesapeake Bay Middle Pasadena, Maryland | Fort Smallwood Elementary Pasadena, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 59 Top 50% | 66 Top 50% |
| State rank | #74 of 225 | #210 of 879 |
| National rank | #5678 of 15,369 | #14455 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,087 | 397 |
| Enrollment | 1,087 | 397 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 26.5% | 23.2% |
| Students per teacher | 13.9 | 13.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 48% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 41% | 47% |
| city | Pasadena | Pasadena |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Fort Smallwood Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (65.5 vs 59.1).
- •Fort Smallwood Elementary does better on math proficiency (47% vs 41%).
- •Fort Smallwood Elementary does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 48%).
- •Fort Smallwood Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (23.2% vs 26.5%).
- •Fort Smallwood Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.7 vs 13.9).
- •Chesapeake Bay Middle is the larger school with 1,087 students compared with 397.
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 Chesapeake Bay Middle better than Fort Smallwood Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Fort Smallwood Elementary ranks higher (65.5 vs 59.1 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 Chesapeake Bay Middle and Fort Smallwood Elementary?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Pasadena and Pasadena in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Chesapeake Bay Middle: 1,087. Fort Smallwood Elementary: 397. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Chesapeake Bay Middle and Fort Smallwood Elementary rank in Maryland?
Chesapeake Bay Middle is 74th of 225 and Fort Smallwood Elementary is 210th of 879 among middle schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).