Deerfield Elementary vs Magnolia Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Maryland, United States, 3.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Deerfield Elementary
Edgewood · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
708 students
Magnolia Middle
Joppa · Public middle · Grades 6–8
689 students
| Measure | Deerfield Elementary Edgewood, Maryland | Magnolia Middle Joppa, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 28 Lower 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #626 of 879 | #185 of 225 |
| National rank | #39907 of 50,301 | #13088 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 708 | 689 |
| Enrollment | 708 | 689 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 74.9% | 76.2% |
| Students per teacher | 12.9 | 10.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 26% | 20% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 15% |
| city | Edgewood | Joppa |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Deerfield Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (27.8 vs 23.7).
- •Deerfield Elementary does better on math proficiency (27% vs 15%).
- •Deerfield Elementary does better on reading proficiency (26% vs 20%).
- •Deerfield Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (74.9% vs 76.2%).
- •Magnolia Middle does better on students per teacher (10.9 vs 12.9).
- •Deerfield Elementary is the larger school with 708 students compared with 689.
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 Deerfield Elementary better than Magnolia Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Deerfield Elementary ranks higher (27.8 vs 23.7 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 Deerfield Elementary and Magnolia Middle?
About 3.8 km in a straight line, between Edgewood and Joppa in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Deerfield Elementary: 708. Magnolia Middle: 689. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Deerfield Elementary and Magnolia Middle rank in Maryland?
Deerfield Elementary is 626th of 879 and Magnolia Middle is 185th of 225 among elementary schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).