Edgewood Middle vs Magnolia Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Maryland, United States, 3.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Edgewood Middle
Edgewood · Public middle · Grades 6–8
936 students
Magnolia Elementary
Joppa · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
545 students
| Measure | Edgewood Middle Edgewood, Maryland | Magnolia Elementary Joppa, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 28 Lower 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #174 of 225 | #772 of 879 |
| National rank | #12367 of 15,369 | #45668 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 936 | 545 |
| Enrollment | 936 | 545 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 69.2% | 88.1% |
| Students per teacher | 11.6 | 12.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 14% |
| Math proficiency | 18% | 14% |
| city | Edgewood | Joppa |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Edgewood Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (27.6 vs 18.7).
- •Edgewood Middle does better on math proficiency (18% vs 14%).
- •Edgewood Middle does better on reading proficiency (27% vs 14%).
- •Edgewood Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (69.2% vs 88.1%).
- •Edgewood Middle does better on students per teacher (11.6 vs 12.4).
- •Edgewood Middle is the larger school with 936 students compared with 545.
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 Middle better than Magnolia Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Edgewood Middle ranks higher (27.6 vs 18.7 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 Middle and Magnolia Elementary?
About 3.9 km in a straight line, between Edgewood and Joppa in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Edgewood Middle: 936. Magnolia Elementary: 545. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Edgewood Middle and Magnolia Elementary rank in Maryland?
Edgewood Middle is 174th of 225 and Magnolia Elementary is 772nd of 879 among middle schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).