Ernest Everett Just Middle vs Kettering Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle 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 Middle
Upper Marlboro · Public middle · Grades 6–8
874 students
| Measure | Ernest Everett Just Middle Mitchellville, Maryland | Kettering Middle Upper Marlboro, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 22 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #190 of 225 | #176 of 225 |
| National rank | #13438 of 15,369 | #12545 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 752 | 874 |
| Enrollment | 752 | 874 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 92.6% | 69.5% |
| Students per teacher | 14.5 | 10.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 38% | 26% |
| Math proficiency | 12% | 12% |
| city | Mitchellville | Upper Marlboro |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Kettering Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (26.7 vs 21.9).
- •Ernest Everett Just Middle does better on reading proficiency (38% vs 26%).
- •Kettering Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (69.5% vs 92.6%).
- •Kettering Middle does better on students per teacher (10.3 vs 14.5).
- •Kettering Middle is the larger school with 874 students compared with 752.
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 Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Kettering Middle ranks higher (26.7 vs 21.9 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 Middle?
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 Middle: 874. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ernest Everett Just Middle and Kettering Middle rank in Maryland?
Ernest Everett Just Middle is 190th of 225 and Kettering Middle is 176th of 225 among middle schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).