Homestead/Wakefield Elementary vs Patterson Mill Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Maryland, United States, 2.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Homestead/Wakefield Elementary
Bel Air · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
1,071 students
Patterson Mill Middle School
Bel Air · Public middle · Grades 6–8
716 students
| Measure | Homestead/Wakefield Elementary Bel Air, Maryland | Patterson Mill Middle School Bel Air, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 70 Top 25% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank | #160 of 879 | #40 of 225 |
| National rank | #11236 of 50,301 | #2779 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 1,071 | 716 |
| Enrollment | 1,071 | 716 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 18.2% | 21.2% |
| Students per teacher | 17.3 | 14.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 60% | 60% |
| Math proficiency | 63% | 55% |
| city | Bel Air | Bel Air |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Patterson Mill Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (72.8 vs 70.1).
- •Homestead/Wakefield Elementary does better on math proficiency (63% vs 55%).
- •Homestead/Wakefield Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (18.2% vs 21.2%).
- •Patterson Mill Middle School does better on students per teacher (14.6 vs 17.3).
- •Homestead/Wakefield Elementary is the larger school with 1,071 students compared with 716.
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 Homestead/Wakefield Elementary better than Patterson Mill Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Patterson Mill Middle School ranks higher (72.8 vs 70.1 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 Homestead/Wakefield Elementary and Patterson Mill Middle School?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Bel Air and Bel Air in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Homestead/Wakefield Elementary: 1,071. Patterson Mill Middle School: 716. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Homestead/Wakefield Elementary and Patterson Mill Middle School rank in Maryland?
Homestead/Wakefield Elementary is 160th of 879 and Patterson Mill Middle School is 40th of 225 among elementary schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).