Esperanza Middle vs Spring Ridge Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Maryland, United States, 12 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
Spring Ridge Middle
Lexington Park · Public middle · Grades 6–8
913 students
| Measure | Esperanza Middle Lexington Park, Maryland | Spring Ridge Middle Lexington Park, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 49 Lower 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #102 of 225 | #136 of 225 |
| National rank | #7875 of 15,369 | #10263 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 835 | 913 |
| Enrollment | 835 | 913 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 42.8% | 63.7% |
| Students per teacher | 15.8 | 15.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 45% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 39% | 33% |
| city | Lexington Park | Lexington Park |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Esperanza Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (48.9 vs 38.1).
- •Esperanza Middle does better on math proficiency (39% vs 33%).
- •Esperanza Middle does better on reading proficiency (45% vs 42%).
- •Esperanza Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (42.8% vs 63.7%).
- •Spring Ridge Middle does better on students per teacher (15.0 vs 15.8).
- •Spring Ridge Middle is the larger school with 913 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 Spring Ridge Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Esperanza Middle ranks higher (48.9 vs 38.1 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 Spring Ridge Middle?
About 12 km in a straight line, between Lexington Park and Lexington Park in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Esperanza Middle: 835. Spring Ridge Middle: 913. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Esperanza Middle and Spring Ridge Middle rank in Maryland?
Esperanza Middle is 102nd of 225 and Spring Ridge Middle is 136th of 225 among middle schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).