Ellicott Mills Middle vs Meade Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Maryland, United States, 15 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ellicott Mills Middle
Ellicott City · Public middle · Grades 6–8
698 students
Meade Middle
Fort Meade · Public middle · Grades 6–8
697 students
| Measure | Ellicott Mills Middle Ellicott City, Maryland | Meade Middle Fort Meade, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 79 Top 25% | 25 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #16 of 225 | #182 of 225 |
| National rank | #1658 of 15,369 | #12860 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 698 | 697 |
| Enrollment | 698 | 697 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 14.6% | 74.5% |
| Students per teacher | 14.5 | 11.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 65% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 61% | 11% |
| city | Ellicott City | Fort Meade |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ellicott Mills Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (78.9 vs 25.0).
- •Ellicott Mills Middle does better on math proficiency (61% vs 11%).
- •Ellicott Mills Middle does better on reading proficiency (65% vs 27%).
- •Ellicott Mills Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (14.6% vs 74.5%).
- •Meade Middle does better on students per teacher (11.1 vs 14.5).
- •Ellicott Mills Middle is the larger school with 698 students compared with 697.
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 Ellicott Mills Middle better than Meade Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Ellicott Mills Middle ranks higher (78.9 vs 25.0 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 Ellicott Mills Middle and Meade Middle?
About 15 km in a straight line, between Ellicott City and Fort Meade in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ellicott Mills Middle: 698. Meade Middle: 697. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ellicott Mills Middle and Meade Middle rank in Maryland?
Ellicott Mills Middle is 16th of 225 and Meade Middle is 182nd of 225 among middle schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).