Clear Spring Middle vs Vanguard Collegiate Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Maryland, United States, 125 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Clear Spring Middle
Clear Spring · Public middle · Grades 6–8
301 students
Vanguard Collegiate Middle
Baltimore · Public middle · Grades 6–8
313 students
| Measure | Clear Spring Middle Clear Spring, Maryland | Vanguard Collegiate Middle Baltimore, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 61 Top 50% | 14 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #70 of 225 | #213 of 225 |
| National rank | #5155 of 15,369 | #14695 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 301 | 313 |
| Enrollment | 301 | 313 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 52.2% | 85.6% |
| Students per teacher | 13.1 | 14.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 9% |
| Math proficiency | 48% | 6% |
| city | Clear Spring | Baltimore |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Clear Spring Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (61.4 vs 14.0).
- •Clear Spring Middle does better on math proficiency (48% vs 6%).
- •Clear Spring Middle does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 9%).
- •Clear Spring Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (52.2% vs 85.6%).
- •Clear Spring Middle does better on students per teacher (13.1 vs 14.2).
- •Vanguard Collegiate Middle is the larger school with 313 students compared with 301.
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 Clear Spring Middle better than Vanguard Collegiate Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Clear Spring Middle ranks higher (61.4 vs 14.0 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 Clear Spring Middle and Vanguard Collegiate Middle?
About 125 km in a straight line, between Clear Spring and Baltimore in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Clear Spring Middle: 301. Vanguard Collegiate Middle: 313. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Clear Spring Middle and Vanguard Collegiate Middle rank in Maryland?
Clear Spring Middle is 70th of 225 and Vanguard Collegiate Middle is 213th of 225 among middle schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).