Hollifield Station Elementary vs Patapsco Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Maryland, United States, 500 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hollifield Station Elementary
Ellicott City · Public elementary · Grades K–5
677 students
Patapsco Middle
Ellicott City · Public middle · Grades 6–8
670 students
| Measure | Hollifield Station Elementary Ellicott City, Maryland | Patapsco Middle Ellicott City, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 63 Top 50% | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank | #250 of 879 | #37 of 225 |
| National rank | #16388 of 50,301 | #2618 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 677 | 670 |
| Enrollment | 677 | 670 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 26% | 20.4% |
| Students per teacher | 13.8 | 15.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 59% |
| Math proficiency | 53% | 60% |
| city | Ellicott City | Ellicott City |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Patapsco Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (73.6 vs 62.6).
- •Patapsco Middle does better on math proficiency (60% vs 53%).
- •Patapsco Middle does better on reading proficiency (59% vs 47%).
- •Patapsco Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (20.4% vs 26%).
- •Hollifield Station Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.8 vs 15.2).
- •Hollifield Station Elementary is the larger school with 677 students compared with 670.
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 Hollifield Station Elementary better than Patapsco Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Patapsco Middle ranks higher (73.6 vs 62.6 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 Hollifield Station Elementary and Patapsco Middle?
About 500 m in a straight line, between Ellicott City and Ellicott City in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hollifield Station Elementary: 677. Patapsco Middle: 670. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hollifield Station Elementary and Patapsco Middle rank in Maryland?
Hollifield Station Elementary is 250th of 879 and Patapsco Middle is 37th of 225 among elementary schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).