Ernest Everett Just Middle vs Kettering Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Maryland, United States, 2.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ernest Everett Just Middle
Mitchellville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
752 students
Kettering Elementary
Upper Marlboro · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
415 students
| Measure | Ernest Everett Just Middle Mitchellville, Maryland | Kettering Elementary Upper Marlboro, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 22 Lower 50% | 16 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #190 of 225 | #829 of 879 |
| National rank | #13438 of 15,369 | #47394 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 752 | 415 |
| Enrollment | 752 | 415 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 92.6% | 92% |
| Students per teacher | 14.5 | 14.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 38% | 24% |
| Math proficiency | 12% | 14% |
| city | Mitchellville | Upper Marlboro |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ernest Everett Just Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (21.9 vs 15.5).
- •Kettering Elementary does better on math proficiency (14% vs 12%).
- •Ernest Everett Just Middle does better on reading proficiency (38% vs 24%).
- •Kettering Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (92% vs 92.6%).
- •Ernest Everett Just Middle does better on students per teacher (14.5 vs 14.8).
- •Ernest Everett Just Middle is the larger school with 752 students compared with 415.
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 Ernest Everett Just Middle better than Kettering Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Ernest Everett Just Middle ranks higher (21.9 vs 15.5 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 Ernest Everett Just Middle and Kettering Elementary?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Mitchellville and Upper Marlboro in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ernest Everett Just Middle: 752. Kettering Elementary: 415. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ernest Everett Just Middle and Kettering Elementary rank in Maryland?
Ernest Everett Just Middle is 190th of 225 and Kettering Elementary is 829th of 879 among middle schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).