Gorman Crossing Elementary vs Hammond 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.
Gorman Crossing Elementary
Laurel · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
750 students
Hammond Middle
Laurel · Public middle · Grades 6–8
604 students
| Measure | Gorman Crossing Elementary Laurel, Maryland | Hammond Middle Laurel, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 66 Top 50% | 78 Top 25% |
| State rank | #202 of 879 | #20 of 225 |
| National rank | #14259 of 50,301 | #1869 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 750 | 604 |
| Enrollment | 750 | 604 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 21.5% | 16.4% |
| Students per teacher | 12.7 | 15.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 49% | 71% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 55% |
| city | Laurel | Laurel |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hammond Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (77.7 vs 65.8).
- •Hammond Middle does better on math proficiency (55% vs 52%).
- •Hammond Middle does better on reading proficiency (71% vs 49%).
- •Hammond Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (16.4% vs 21.5%).
- •Gorman Crossing Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.7 vs 15.1).
- •Gorman Crossing Elementary is the larger school with 750 students compared with 604.
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 Gorman Crossing Elementary better than Hammond Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Hammond Middle ranks higher (77.7 vs 65.8 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 Gorman Crossing Elementary and Hammond Middle?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Laurel and Laurel in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gorman Crossing Elementary: 750. Hammond Middle: 604. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gorman Crossing Elementary and Hammond Middle rank in Maryland?
Gorman Crossing Elementary is 202nd of 879 and Hammond Middle is 20th of 225 among elementary schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).