James Madison Middle vs Melwood Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Maryland, United States, 306 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
James Madison Middle
Upper Marlboro · Public middle · Grades 6–8
800 students
Melwood Elementary
Upper Marlboro · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
531 students
| Measure | James Madison Middle Upper Marlboro, Maryland | Melwood Elementary Upper Marlboro, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 25 Lower 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #181 of 225 | #677 of 879 |
| National rank | #12838 of 15,369 | #42005 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 800 | 531 |
| Enrollment | 800 | 531 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 63.5% | 68.2% |
| Students per teacher | 16.3 | 14.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 11% | 15% |
| city | Upper Marlboro | Upper Marlboro |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (25.1 vs 24.5).
- •Melwood Elementary does better on math proficiency (15% vs 11%).
- •James Madison Middle does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 27%).
- •James Madison Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (63.5% vs 68.2%).
- •Melwood Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.0 vs 16.3).
- •James Madison Middle is the larger school with 800 students compared with 531.
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 James Madison Middle better than Melwood Elementary?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are James Madison Middle and Melwood Elementary?
About 306 m in a straight line, between Upper Marlboro and Upper Marlboro in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
James Madison Middle: 800. Melwood Elementary: 531. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do James Madison Middle and Melwood Elementary rank in Maryland?
James Madison Middle is 181st of 225 and Melwood Elementary is 677th of 879 among middle schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).