Edgewood Elementary vs Magnolia Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Maryland, United States, 3.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Edgewood Elementary
Edgewood · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
428 students
Magnolia Middle
Joppa · Public middle · Grades 6–8
689 students
| Measure | Edgewood Elementary Edgewood, Maryland | Magnolia Middle Joppa, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 37 Lower 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #522 of 879 | #185 of 225 |
| National rank | #34027 of 50,301 | #13088 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 428 | 689 |
| Enrollment | 428 | 689 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 72.7% | 76.2% |
| Students per teacher | 11.9 | 10.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 20% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 15% |
| city | Edgewood | Joppa |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Edgewood Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (36.9 vs 23.7).
- •Edgewood Elementary does better on math proficiency (37% vs 15%).
- •Edgewood Elementary does better on reading proficiency (32% vs 20%).
- •Edgewood Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (72.7% vs 76.2%).
- •Magnolia Middle does better on students per teacher (10.9 vs 11.9).
- •Magnolia Middle is the larger school with 689 students compared with 428.
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 Edgewood Elementary better than Magnolia Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Edgewood Elementary ranks higher (36.9 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 Edgewood Elementary and Magnolia Middle?
About 3.2 km in a straight line, between Edgewood and Joppa in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Edgewood Elementary: 428. Magnolia Middle: 689. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Edgewood Elementary and Magnolia Middle rank in Maryland?
Edgewood Elementary is 522nd of 879 and Magnolia Middle is 185th of 225 among elementary schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).