Ellicott Mills Middle vs Northfield Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Maryland, United States, 1.9 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
Northfield Elementary
Ellicott City · Public elementary · Grades K–5
764 students
| Measure | Ellicott Mills Middle Ellicott City, Maryland | Northfield Elementary Ellicott City, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 79 Top 25% | 76 Top 25% |
| State rank | #16 of 225 | #96 of 879 |
| National rank | #1658 of 15,369 | #7351 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 698 | 764 |
| Enrollment | 698 | 764 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 14.6% | 17.5% |
| Students per teacher | 14.5 | 15.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 65% | 69% |
| Math proficiency | 61% | 63% |
| city | Ellicott City | Ellicott City |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ellicott Mills Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (78.9 vs 76.0).
- •Northfield Elementary does better on math proficiency (63% vs 61%).
- •Northfield Elementary does better on reading proficiency (69% vs 65%).
- •Ellicott Mills Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (14.6% vs 17.5%).
- •Ellicott Mills Middle does better on students per teacher (14.5 vs 15.9).
- •Northfield Elementary is the larger school with 764 students compared with 698.
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 Northfield Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Ellicott Mills Middle ranks higher (78.9 vs 76.0 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 Northfield Elementary?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Ellicott City and Ellicott City in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ellicott Mills Middle: 698. Northfield Elementary: 764. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ellicott Mills Middle and Northfield Elementary rank in Maryland?
Ellicott Mills Middle is 16th of 225 and Northfield Elementary is 96th of 879 among middle schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).