Folger Mckinsey Elementary vs Magothy River Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Maryland, United States, 3.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Folger Mckinsey Elementary
Severna Park · Public elementary · Grades K–5
644 students
Magothy River Middle
Arnold · Public middle · Grades 6–8
655 students
| Measure | Folger Mckinsey Elementary Severna Park, Maryland | Magothy River Middle Arnold, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 84 Top 10% | 79 Top 25% |
| State rank | #39 of 879 | #17 of 225 |
| National rank | #3131 of 50,301 | #1721 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 644 | 655 |
| Enrollment | 644 | 655 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 7.6% | 18.2% |
| Students per teacher | 18.4 | 14.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 80% | 69% |
| Math proficiency | 80% | 59% |
| city | Severna Park | Arnold |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Folger Mckinsey Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (83.5 vs 78.5).
- •Folger Mckinsey Elementary does better on math proficiency (80% vs 59%).
- •Folger Mckinsey Elementary does better on reading proficiency (80% vs 69%).
- •Folger Mckinsey Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (7.6% vs 18.2%).
- •Magothy River Middle does better on students per teacher (14.9 vs 18.4).
- •Magothy River Middle is the larger school with 655 students compared with 644.
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 Folger Mckinsey Elementary better than Magothy River Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Folger Mckinsey Elementary ranks higher (83.5 vs 78.5 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 Folger Mckinsey Elementary and Magothy River Middle?
About 3.4 km in a straight line, between Severna Park and Arnold in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Folger Mckinsey Elementary: 644. Magothy River Middle: 655. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Folger Mckinsey Elementary and Magothy River Middle rank in Maryland?
Folger Mckinsey Elementary is 39th of 879 and Magothy River Middle is 17th of 225 among elementary schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).