Ducketts Lane Elementary vs Thomas Viaduct Middle
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.
Ducketts Lane Elementary
Elkridge · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
573 students
Thomas Viaduct Middle
Hanover · Public middle · Grades 6–8
758 students
| Measure | Ducketts Lane Elementary Elkridge, Maryland | Thomas Viaduct Middle Hanover, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 46 Lower 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #403 of 879 | #110 of 225 |
| National rank | #27683 of 50,301 | #8262 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 573 | 758 |
| Enrollment | 573 | 758 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 60.6% | 47.5% |
| Students per teacher | 10.6 | 13.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 40% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 38% | 30% |
| city | Elkridge | Hanover |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (46.3 vs 47.2).
- •Ducketts Lane Elementary does better on math proficiency (38% vs 30%).
- •Thomas Viaduct Middle does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 40%).
- •Thomas Viaduct Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (47.5% vs 60.6%).
- •Ducketts Lane Elementary does better on students per teacher (10.6 vs 13.3).
- •Thomas Viaduct Middle is the larger school with 758 students compared with 573.
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 Ducketts Lane Elementary better than Thomas Viaduct Middle?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Ducketts Lane Elementary and Thomas Viaduct Middle?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Elkridge and Hanover in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ducketts Lane Elementary: 573. Thomas Viaduct Middle: 758. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ducketts Lane Elementary and Thomas Viaduct Middle rank in Maryland?
Ducketts Lane Elementary is 403rd of 879 and Thomas Viaduct Middle is 110th of 225 among elementary schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).