Hammond Middle vs Martin Luther King Jr. Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Maryland, United States, 11 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hammond Middle
Laurel · Public middle · Grades 6–8
604 students
Martin Luther King Jr. Middle
Beltsville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
605 students
| Measure | Hammond Middle Laurel, Maryland | Martin Luther King Jr. Middle Beltsville, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 78 Top 25% | 26 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #20 of 225 | #178 of 225 |
| National rank | #1869 of 15,369 | #12618 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 604 | 605 |
| Enrollment | 604 | 605 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 16.4% | 88.6% |
| Students per teacher | 15.1 | 13.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 71% | 38% |
| Math proficiency | 55% | 20% |
| city | Laurel | Beltsville |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hammond Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (77.7 vs 26.3).
- •Hammond Middle does better on math proficiency (55% vs 20%).
- •Hammond Middle does better on reading proficiency (71% vs 38%).
- •Hammond Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (16.4% vs 88.6%).
- •Martin Luther King Jr. Middle does better on students per teacher (13.8 vs 15.1).
- •Martin Luther King Jr. Middle is the larger school with 605 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 Hammond Middle better than Martin Luther King Jr. Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Hammond Middle ranks higher (77.7 vs 26.3 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 Middle and Martin Luther King Jr. Middle?
About 11 km in a straight line, between Laurel and Beltsville in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hammond Middle: 604. Martin Luther King Jr. Middle: 605. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hammond Middle and Martin Luther King Jr. Middle rank in Maryland?
Hammond Middle is 20th of 225 and Martin Luther King Jr. Middle is 178th of 225 among middle schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).