Eastern Middle vs Old Mill Middle North
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Maryland, United States, 35 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Eastern Middle
Silver Spring · Public middle · Grades 6–8
963 students
Old Mill Middle North
Millersville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
958 students
| Measure | Eastern Middle Silver Spring, Maryland | Old Mill Middle North Millersville, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 48 Lower 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #107 of 225 | #126 of 225 |
| National rank | #8073 of 15,369 | #9584 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 963 | 958 |
| Enrollment | 963 | 958 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 52.4% | 41.3% |
| Students per teacher | 13.8 | 12.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 45% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 38% | 28% |
| city | Silver Spring | Millersville |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Eastern Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (48.0 vs 41.1).
- •Eastern Middle does better on math proficiency (38% vs 28%).
- •Eastern Middle does better on reading proficiency (45% vs 32%).
- •Old Mill Middle North does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (41.3% vs 52.4%).
- •Old Mill Middle North does better on students per teacher (12.6 vs 13.8).
- •Eastern Middle is the larger school with 963 students compared with 958.
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 Eastern Middle better than Old Mill Middle North?
On the Success Index (US), Eastern Middle ranks higher (48.0 vs 41.1 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 Eastern Middle and Old Mill Middle North?
About 35 km in a straight line, between Silver Spring and Millersville in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Eastern Middle: 963. Old Mill Middle North: 958. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Eastern Middle and Old Mill Middle North rank in Maryland?
Eastern Middle is 107th of 225 and Old Mill Middle North is 126th of 225 among middle schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).