Crofton Middle vs Crofton Woods Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Maryland, United States, 2.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Crofton Middle
Gambrills · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,345 students
Crofton Woods Elementary
Crofton · Public elementary · Grades K–5
742 students
| Measure | Crofton Middle Gambrills, Maryland | Crofton Woods Elementary Crofton, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 70 Top 25% | 79 Top 25% |
| State rank | #47 of 225 | #72 of 879 |
| National rank | #3379 of 15,369 | #5773 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 1,345 | 742 |
| Enrollment | 1,345 | 742 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 19.8% | 13.3% |
| Students per teacher | 17.2 | 16.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 76% |
| Math proficiency | 53% | 66% |
| city | Gambrills | Crofton |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Crofton Woods Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (78.6 vs 69.8).
- •Crofton Woods Elementary does better on math proficiency (66% vs 53%).
- •Crofton Woods Elementary does better on reading proficiency (76% vs 62%).
- •Crofton Woods Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (13.3% vs 19.8%).
- •Crofton Woods Elementary does better on students per teacher (16.9 vs 17.2).
- •Crofton Middle is the larger school with 1,345 students compared with 742.
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 Middle better than Crofton Woods Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Crofton Woods Elementary ranks higher (78.6 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 Middle and Crofton Woods Elementary?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Gambrills and Crofton in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Crofton Middle: 1,345. Crofton Woods Elementary: 742. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Crofton Middle and Crofton Woods Elementary rank in Maryland?
Crofton Middle is 47th of 225 and Crofton Woods Elementary is 72nd of 879 among middle schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).