Esperanza Middle vs Leonardtown Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Maryland, United States, 11 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
Leonardtown Middle
Leonardtown · Public middle · Grades 6–8
969 students
| Measure | Esperanza Middle Lexington Park, Maryland | Leonardtown Middle Leonardtown, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 49 Lower 50% | 64 Top 50% |
| State rank | #102 of 225 | #63 of 225 |
| National rank | #7875 of 15,369 | #4663 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 835 | 969 |
| Enrollment | 835 | 969 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 42.8% | 26.3% |
| Students per teacher | 15.8 | 17.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 45% | 56% |
| Math proficiency | 39% | 50% |
| city | Lexington Park | Leonardtown |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Leonardtown Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (63.7 vs 48.9).
- •Leonardtown Middle does better on math proficiency (50% vs 39%).
- •Leonardtown Middle does better on reading proficiency (56% vs 45%).
- •Leonardtown Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (26.3% vs 42.8%).
- •Esperanza Middle does better on students per teacher (15.8 vs 17.3).
- •Leonardtown Middle is the larger school with 969 students compared with 835.
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 Leonardtown Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Leonardtown Middle ranks higher (63.7 vs 48.9 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 Esperanza Middle and Leonardtown Middle?
About 11 km in a straight line, between Lexington Park and Leonardtown in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Esperanza Middle: 835. Leonardtown Middle: 969. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Esperanza Middle and Leonardtown Middle rank in Maryland?
Esperanza Middle is 102nd of 225 and Leonardtown Middle is 63rd of 225 among middle schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).