James Madison Middle vs Pine Grove Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Maryland, United States, 74 km 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
Pine Grove Middle
Baltimore · Public middle · Grades 6–8
804 students
| Measure | James Madison Middle Upper Marlboro, Maryland | Pine Grove Middle Baltimore, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 25 Lower 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #181 of 225 | #139 of 225 |
| National rank | #12838 of 15,369 | #10515 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 800 | 804 |
| Enrollment | 800 | 804 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 63.5% | 53.4% |
| Students per teacher | 16.3 | 15.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 38% |
| Math proficiency | 11% | 30% |
| city | Upper Marlboro | Baltimore |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Pine Grove Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (36.7 vs 25.1).
- •Pine Grove Middle does better on math proficiency (30% vs 11%).
- •Pine Grove Middle does better on reading proficiency (38% vs 37%).
- •Pine Grove Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (53.4% vs 63.5%).
- •Pine Grove Middle does better on students per teacher (15.5 vs 16.3).
- •Pine Grove Middle is the larger school with 804 students compared with 800.
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 Pine Grove Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Pine Grove Middle ranks higher (36.7 vs 25.1 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 James Madison Middle and Pine Grove Middle?
About 74 km in a straight line, between Upper Marlboro and Baltimore in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
James Madison Middle: 800. Pine Grove Middle: 804. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do James Madison Middle and Pine Grove Middle rank in Maryland?
James Madison Middle is 181st of 225 and Pine Grove Middle is 139th of 225 among middle schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).