Forest Ridge Elementary vs Murray Hill Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Maryland, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Forest Ridge Elementary
Laurel · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
659 students
Murray Hill Middle
Laurel · Public middle · Grades 6–8
616 students
| Measure | Forest Ridge Elementary Laurel, Maryland | Murray Hill Middle Laurel, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 58 Top 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank | #293 of 879 | #81 of 225 |
| National rank | #19774 of 50,301 | #6508 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 659 | 616 |
| Enrollment | 659 | 616 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 40.8% | 37.3% |
| Students per teacher | 12.7 | 13.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 39% |
| city | Laurel | Laurel |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Forest Ridge Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (57.7 vs 55.3).
- •Forest Ridge Elementary does better on math proficiency (47% vs 39%).
- •Murray Hill Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (37.3% vs 40.8%).
- •Forest Ridge Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.7 vs 13.4).
- •Forest Ridge Elementary is the larger school with 659 students compared with 616.
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 Forest Ridge Elementary better than Murray Hill Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Forest Ridge Elementary ranks higher (57.7 vs 55.3 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 Forest Ridge Elementary and Murray Hill Middle?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Laurel and Laurel in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Forest Ridge Elementary: 659. Murray Hill Middle: 616. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Forest Ridge Elementary and Murray Hill Middle rank in Maryland?
Forest Ridge Elementary is 293rd of 879 and Murray Hill Middle is 81st of 225 among elementary schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).