Deer Park Middle Magnet School vs Lyons Mill Elementary
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.
Deer Park Middle Magnet School
Randallstown · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,127 students
Lyons Mill Elementary
Owings Mills · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
671 students
| Measure | Deer Park Middle Magnet School Randallstown, Maryland | Lyons Mill Elementary Owings Mills, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 22 Lower 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #188 of 225 | #586 of 879 |
| National rank | #13393 of 15,369 | #37959 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,127 | 671 |
| Enrollment | 1,127 | 671 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 55.7% | 50.1% |
| Students per teacher | 16.1 | 17.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 24% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 12% | 29% |
| city | Randallstown | Owings Mills |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lyons Mill Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (30.9 vs 22.1).
- •Lyons Mill Elementary does better on math proficiency (29% vs 12%).
- •Lyons Mill Elementary does better on reading proficiency (32% vs 24%).
- •Lyons Mill Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (50.1% vs 55.7%).
- •Deer Park Middle Magnet School does better on students per teacher (16.1 vs 17.7).
- •Deer Park Middle Magnet School is the larger school with 1,127 students compared with 671.
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 Deer Park Middle Magnet School better than Lyons Mill Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Lyons Mill Elementary ranks higher (30.9 vs 22.1 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 Deer Park Middle Magnet School and Lyons Mill Elementary?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Randallstown and Owings Mills in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Deer Park Middle Magnet School: 1,127. Lyons Mill Elementary: 671. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Deer Park Middle Magnet School and Lyons Mill Elementary rank in Maryland?
Deer Park Middle Magnet School is 188th of 225 and Lyons Mill Elementary is 586th of 879 among middle schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).