Damascus Elementary vs John T. Baker Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Maryland, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Damascus Elementary
Damascus · Public elementary · Grades K–5
331 students
John T. Baker Middle School
Damascus · Public middle · Grades 6–8
841 students
| Measure | Damascus Elementary Damascus, Maryland | John T. Baker Middle School Damascus, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 50 Lower 50% | 60 Top 50% |
| State rank | #367 of 879 | #71 of 225 |
| National rank | #25297 of 50,301 | #5522 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 331 | 841 |
| Enrollment | 331 | 841 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 46.2% | 37.1% |
| Students per teacher | 11.4 | 14.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 58% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 40% |
| city | Damascus | Damascus |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •John T. Baker Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (59.8 vs 49.8).
- •Damascus Elementary does better on math proficiency (42% vs 40%).
- •John T. Baker Middle School does better on reading proficiency (58% vs 37%).
- •John T. Baker Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (37.1% vs 46.2%).
- •Damascus Elementary does better on students per teacher (11.4 vs 14.8).
- •John T. Baker Middle School is the larger school with 841 students compared with 331.
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 Damascus Elementary better than John T. Baker Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), John T. Baker Middle School ranks higher (59.8 vs 49.8 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 Damascus Elementary and John T. Baker Middle School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Damascus and Damascus in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Damascus Elementary: 331. John T. Baker Middle School: 841. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Damascus Elementary and John T. Baker Middle School rank in Maryland?
Damascus Elementary is 367th of 879 and John T. Baker Middle School is 71st of 225 among elementary schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).