Hereford Middle vs Sparks Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Maryland, United States, 3.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hereford Middle
Monkton · Public middle · Grades 6–8
861 students
Sparks Elementary
Sparks · Public elementary · Grades K–5
509 students
| Measure | Hereford Middle Monkton, Maryland | Sparks Elementary Sparks, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 74 Top 25% | 85 Top 5% |
| State rank | #36 of 225 | #29 of 879 |
| National rank | #2614 of 15,369 | #2459 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 861 | 509 |
| Enrollment | 861 | 509 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 13.4% | 10.4% |
| Students per teacher | 18.3 | 15.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 63% | 79% |
| Math proficiency | 61% | 77% |
| city | Monkton | Sparks |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sparks Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (85.0 vs 73.6).
- •Sparks Elementary does better on math proficiency (77% vs 61%).
- •Sparks Elementary does better on reading proficiency (79% vs 63%).
- •Sparks Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (10.4% vs 13.4%).
- •Sparks Elementary does better on students per teacher (15.9 vs 18.3).
- •Hereford Middle is the larger school with 861 students compared with 509.
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 Hereford Middle better than Sparks Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Sparks Elementary ranks higher (85.0 vs 73.6 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 Hereford Middle and Sparks Elementary?
About 3.5 km in a straight line, between Monkton and Sparks in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hereford Middle: 861. Sparks Elementary: 509. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hereford Middle and Sparks Elementary rank in Maryland?
Hereford Middle is 36th of 225 and Sparks Elementary is 29th of 879 among middle schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).