Jessup Elementary vs MacArthur Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Maryland, United States, 3.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Jessup Elementary
Jessup · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
646 students
MacArthur Middle
Fort Meade · Public middle · Grades 6–8
992 students
| Measure | Jessup Elementary Jessup, Maryland | MacArthur Middle Fort Meade, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 39 Lower 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #498 of 879 | #140 of 225 |
| National rank | #32829 of 50,301 | #10531 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 646 | 992 |
| Enrollment | 646 | 992 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 47.5% | 54.2% |
| Students per teacher | 15.8 | 12.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 39% | 34% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 26% |
| city | Jessup | Fort Meade |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Jessup Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (38.7 vs 36.6).
- •Jessup Elementary does better on math proficiency (32% vs 26%).
- •Jessup Elementary does better on reading proficiency (39% vs 34%).
- •Jessup Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (47.5% vs 54.2%).
- •MacArthur Middle does better on students per teacher (12.7 vs 15.8).
- •MacArthur Middle is the larger school with 992 students compared with 646.
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 Jessup Elementary better than MacArthur Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Jessup Elementary ranks higher (38.7 vs 36.6 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 Jessup Elementary and MacArthur Middle?
About 3.6 km in a straight line, between Jessup and Fort Meade in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Jessup Elementary: 646. MacArthur Middle: 992. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Jessup Elementary and MacArthur Middle rank in Maryland?
Jessup Elementary is 498th of 879 and MacArthur Middle is 140th of 225 among elementary schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).