Hammond Elementary vs Murray Hill Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Maryland, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hammond Elementary
Laurel · Public elementary · Grades K–5
763 students
Murray Hill Middle
Laurel · Public middle · Grades 6–8
616 students
| Measure | Hammond Elementary Laurel, Maryland | Murray Hill Middle Laurel, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 66 Top 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank | #203 of 879 | #81 of 225 |
| National rank | #14261 of 50,301 | #6508 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 763 | 616 |
| Enrollment | 763 | 616 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 18.6% | 37.3% |
| Students per teacher | 15.9 | 13.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 56% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 55% | 39% |
| city | Laurel | Laurel |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hammond Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (65.8 vs 55.3).
- •Hammond Elementary does better on math proficiency (55% vs 39%).
- •Hammond Elementary does better on reading proficiency (56% vs 47%).
- •Hammond Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (18.6% vs 37.3%).
- •Murray Hill Middle does better on students per teacher (13.4 vs 15.9).
- •Hammond Elementary is the larger school with 763 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 Hammond Elementary better than Murray Hill Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Hammond Elementary ranks higher (65.8 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 Hammond Elementary and Murray Hill Middle?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Laurel and Laurel in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hammond Elementary: 763. Murray Hill Middle: 616. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hammond Elementary and Murray Hill Middle rank in Maryland?
Hammond Elementary is 203rd of 879 and Murray Hill Middle is 81st of 225 among elementary schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).