Elmer A. Wolfe Elementary vs Northwest Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Maryland, United States, 8.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Elmer A. Wolfe Elementary
Union Bridge · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
502 students
Northwest Middle
Taneytown · Public middle · Grades 6–8
655 students
| Measure | Elmer A. Wolfe Elementary Union Bridge, Maryland | Northwest Middle Taneytown, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 55 Top 50% | 60 Top 50% |
| State rank | #312 of 879 | #73 of 225 |
| National rank | #21862 of 50,301 | #5594 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 502 | 655 |
| Enrollment | 502 | 655 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 43.8% | 44.4% |
| Students per teacher | 12.2 | 13.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 42% |
| city | Union Bridge | Taneytown |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Northwest Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (59.5 vs 54.7).
- •Elmer A. Wolfe Elementary does better on math proficiency (47% vs 42%).
- •Northwest Middle does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 42%).
- •Elmer A. Wolfe Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (43.8% vs 44.4%).
- •Elmer A. Wolfe Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.2 vs 13.9).
- •Northwest Middle is the larger school with 655 students compared with 502.
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 Elmer A. Wolfe Elementary better than Northwest Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Northwest Middle ranks higher (59.5 vs 54.7 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 Elmer A. Wolfe Elementary and Northwest Middle?
About 8.4 km in a straight line, between Union Bridge and Taneytown in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Elmer A. Wolfe Elementary: 502. Northwest Middle: 655. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Elmer A. Wolfe Elementary and Northwest Middle rank in Maryland?
Elmer A. Wolfe Elementary is 312th of 879 and Northwest Middle is 73rd of 225 among elementary schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).