Crofton Meadows Elementary vs Crofton Middle
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.
Crofton Meadows Elementary
Crofton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
544 students
Crofton Middle
Gambrills · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,345 students
| Measure | Crofton Meadows Elementary Crofton, Maryland | Crofton Middle Gambrills, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 74 Top 25% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank | #121 of 879 | #47 of 225 |
| National rank | #8767 of 50,301 | #3379 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 544 | 1,345 |
| Enrollment | 544 | 1,345 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 24.1% | 19.8% |
| Students per teacher | 16.0 | 17.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 59% | 53% |
| city | Crofton | Gambrills |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Crofton Meadows Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (73.7 vs 69.8).
- •Crofton Meadows Elementary does better on math proficiency (59% vs 53%).
- •Crofton Meadows Elementary does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 62%).
- •Crofton Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (19.8% vs 24.1%).
- •Crofton Meadows Elementary does better on students per teacher (16.0 vs 17.2).
- •Crofton Middle is the larger school with 1,345 students compared with 544.
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 Crofton Meadows Elementary better than Crofton Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Crofton Meadows Elementary ranks higher (73.7 vs 69.8 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 Crofton Meadows Elementary and Crofton Middle?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Crofton and Gambrills in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Crofton Meadows Elementary: 544. Crofton Middle: 1,345. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Crofton Meadows Elementary and Crofton Middle rank in Maryland?
Crofton Meadows Elementary is 121st of 879 and Crofton Middle is 47th of 225 among elementary schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).