Crestwood Middle vs Parkway Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Maryland, United States, 2.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Crestwood Middle
Frederick · Public middle · Grades 6–8
996 students
Parkway Elementary
Frederick · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
263 students
| Measure | Crestwood Middle Frederick, Maryland | Parkway Elementary Frederick, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 36 Lower 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| State rank | #141 of 225 | #251 of 879 |
| National rank | #10561 of 15,369 | #16593 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 996 | 263 |
| Enrollment | 996 | 263 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 67.7% | 44.9% |
| Students per teacher | 15.1 | 15.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 44% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 30% | 57% |
| city | Frederick | Frederick |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Parkway Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (62.3 vs 36.4).
- •Parkway Elementary does better on math proficiency (57% vs 30%).
- •Parkway Elementary does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 44%).
- •Parkway Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (44.9% vs 67.7%).
- •Crestwood Middle does better on students per teacher (15.1 vs 15.5).
- •Crestwood Middle is the larger school with 996 students compared with 263.
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 Crestwood Middle better than Parkway Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Parkway Elementary ranks higher (62.3 vs 36.4 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 Crestwood Middle and Parkway Elementary?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Frederick and Frederick in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Crestwood Middle: 996. Parkway Elementary: 263. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Crestwood Middle and Parkway Elementary rank in Maryland?
Crestwood Middle is 141st of 225 and Parkway Elementary is 251st of 879 among middle schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).