Esperanza Middle vs Stemmers Run Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Maryland, United States, 114 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
Stemmers Run Middle
Baltimore · Public middle · Grades 6–8
831 students
| Measure | Esperanza Middle Lexington Park, Maryland | Stemmers Run Middle Baltimore, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 49 Lower 50% | 18 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #102 of 225 | #200 of 225 |
| National rank | #7875 of 15,369 | #14060 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 835 | 831 |
| Enrollment | 835 | 831 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 42.8% | 70.2% |
| Students per teacher | 15.8 | 15.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 45% | 20% |
| Math proficiency | 39% | 12% |
| city | Lexington Park | Baltimore |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Esperanza Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (48.9 vs 18.3).
- •Esperanza Middle does better on math proficiency (39% vs 12%).
- •Esperanza Middle does better on reading proficiency (45% vs 20%).
- •Esperanza Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (42.8% vs 70.2%).
- •Stemmers Run Middle does better on students per teacher (15.1 vs 15.8).
- •Esperanza Middle is the larger school with 835 students compared with 831.
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 Stemmers Run Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Esperanza Middle ranks higher (48.9 vs 18.3 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 Stemmers Run Middle?
About 114 km in a straight line, between Lexington Park and Baltimore in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Esperanza Middle: 835. Stemmers Run Middle: 831. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Esperanza Middle and Stemmers Run Middle rank in Maryland?
Esperanza Middle is 102nd of 225 and Stemmers Run Middle is 200th of 225 among middle schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).