Forest Ridge Elementary vs Patuxent Valley Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Maryland, United States, 1.7 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
Patuxent Valley Middle
Jessup · Public middle · Grades 6–8
840 students
| Measure | Forest Ridge Elementary Laurel, Maryland | Patuxent Valley Middle Jessup, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 58 Top 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| State rank | #293 of 879 | #91 of 225 |
| National rank | #19774 of 50,301 | #7176 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 659 | 840 |
| Enrollment | 659 | 840 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 40.8% | 43.7% |
| Students per teacher | 12.7 | 13.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 48% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 36% |
| city | Laurel | Jessup |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Forest Ridge Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (57.7 vs 52.1).
- •Forest Ridge Elementary does better on math proficiency (47% vs 36%).
- •Patuxent Valley Middle does better on reading proficiency (48% vs 47%).
- •Forest Ridge Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (40.8% vs 43.7%).
- •Forest Ridge Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.7 vs 13.5).
- •Patuxent Valley Middle is the larger school with 840 students compared with 659.
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 Patuxent Valley Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Forest Ridge Elementary ranks higher (57.7 vs 52.1 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 Forest Ridge Elementary and Patuxent Valley Middle?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Laurel and Jessup in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Forest Ridge Elementary: 659. Patuxent Valley Middle: 840. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Forest Ridge Elementary and Patuxent Valley Middle rank in Maryland?
Forest Ridge Elementary is 293rd of 879 and Patuxent Valley Middle is 91st of 225 among elementary schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).