Esperanza Middle vs George Washington Carver Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Maryland, United States, 4.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Esperanza Middle
Lexington Park · Public middle · Grades 6–8
835 students
George Washington Carver Elementary
Great Mills · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
460 students
| Measure | Esperanza Middle Lexington Park, Maryland | George Washington Carver Elementary Great Mills, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 49 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #102 of 225 | #697 of 879 |
| National rank | #7875 of 15,369 | #42745 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 835 | 460 |
| Enrollment | 835 | 460 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 42.8% | 76.3% |
| Students per teacher | 15.8 | 12.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 45% | 19% |
| Math proficiency | 39% | 16% |
| city | Lexington Park | Great Mills |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Esperanza Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (48.9 vs 23.3).
- •Esperanza Middle does better on math proficiency (39% vs 16%).
- •Esperanza Middle does better on reading proficiency (45% vs 19%).
- •Esperanza Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (42.8% vs 76.3%).
- •George Washington Carver Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.1 vs 15.8).
- •Esperanza Middle is the larger school with 835 students compared with 460.
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 Esperanza Middle better than George Washington Carver Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Esperanza Middle ranks higher (48.9 vs 23.3 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 Esperanza Middle and George Washington Carver Elementary?
About 4.8 km in a straight line, between Lexington Park and Great Mills in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Esperanza Middle: 835. George Washington Carver Elementary: 460. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Esperanza Middle and George Washington Carver Elementary rank in Maryland?
Esperanza Middle is 102nd of 225 and George Washington Carver Elementary is 697th of 879 among middle schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).