Friendship Aspire Bowie Charter vs James Madison Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Maryland, United States, 2.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Friendship Aspire Bowie Charter
Upper Marlboro · Charter elementary · Grades K–1
140 students
James Madison Middle
Upper Marlboro · Public middle · Grades 6–8
800 students
| Measure | Friendship Aspire Bowie Charter Upper Marlboro, Maryland | James Madison Middle Upper Marlboro, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 57 Top 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #300 of 879 | #181 of 225 |
| National rank | #20515 of 50,301 | #12838 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–1 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 140 | 800 |
| Enrollment | 140 | 800 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 52.9% | 63.5% |
| Students per teacher | 14.0 | 16.3 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 37% |
| Math proficiency | – | 11% |
| city | Upper Marlboro | Upper Marlboro |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Friendship Aspire Bowie Charter scores higher on the Success Index (US) (56.6 vs 25.1).
- •Friendship Aspire Bowie Charter does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (52.9% vs 63.5%).
- •Friendship Aspire Bowie Charter does better on students per teacher (14.0 vs 16.3).
- •James Madison Middle is the larger school with 800 students compared with 140.
- •Friendship Aspire Bowie Charter is a charter school while James Madison Middle is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Friendship Aspire Bowie Charter better than James Madison Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Friendship Aspire Bowie Charter ranks higher (56.6 vs 25.1 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 Friendship Aspire Bowie Charter and James Madison Middle?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Upper Marlboro and Upper Marlboro in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Friendship Aspire Bowie Charter: 140. James Madison Middle: 800. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Friendship Aspire Bowie Charter and James Madison Middle rank in Maryland?
Friendship Aspire Bowie Charter is 300th of 879 and James Madison Middle is 181st of 225 among elementary schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).