Cradlerock Elementary vs Oakland Mills Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Maryland, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cradlerock Elementary
Columbia · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
453 students
Oakland Mills Middle
Columbia · Public middle · Grades 6–8
415 students
| Measure | Cradlerock Elementary Columbia, Maryland | Oakland Mills Middle Columbia, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 32 Lower 50% | 43 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #570 of 879 | #120 of 225 |
| National rank | #37088 of 50,301 | #9188 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 453 | 415 |
| Enrollment | 453 | 415 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 55.6% | 48.4% |
| Students per teacher | 10.5 | 11.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 22% | 38% |
| Math proficiency | 19% | 28% |
| city | Columbia | Columbia |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Oakland Mills Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (42.9 vs 32.2).
- •Oakland Mills Middle does better on math proficiency (28% vs 19%).
- •Oakland Mills Middle does better on reading proficiency (38% vs 22%).
- •Oakland Mills Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (48.4% vs 55.6%).
- •Cradlerock Elementary does better on students per teacher (10.5 vs 11.9).
- •Cradlerock Elementary is the larger school with 453 students compared with 415.
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 Cradlerock Elementary better than Oakland Mills Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Oakland Mills Middle ranks higher (42.9 vs 32.2 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 Cradlerock Elementary and Oakland Mills Middle?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Columbia and Columbia in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cradlerock Elementary: 453. Oakland Mills Middle: 415. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cradlerock Elementary and Oakland Mills Middle rank in Maryland?
Cradlerock Elementary is 570th of 879 and Oakland Mills Middle is 120th of 225 among elementary schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).