John T. Baker Middle School vs Lois P. Rockwell Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Maryland, United States, 2.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
John T. Baker Middle School
Damascus · Public middle · Grades 6–8
841 students
Lois P. Rockwell Elementary
Damascus · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
518 students
| Measure | John T. Baker Middle School Damascus, Maryland | Lois P. Rockwell Elementary Damascus, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 60 Top 50% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank | #71 of 225 | #132 of 879 |
| National rank | #5522 of 15,369 | #9318 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 841 | 518 |
| Enrollment | 841 | 518 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 37.1% | 33% |
| Students per teacher | 14.8 | 14.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 58% | 65% |
| Math proficiency | 40% | 60% |
| city | Damascus | Damascus |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lois P. Rockwell Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (72.9 vs 59.8).
- •Lois P. Rockwell Elementary does better on math proficiency (60% vs 40%).
- •Lois P. Rockwell Elementary does better on reading proficiency (65% vs 58%).
- •Lois P. Rockwell Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (33% vs 37.1%).
- •Lois P. Rockwell Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.0 vs 14.8).
- •John T. Baker Middle School is the larger school with 841 students compared with 518.
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 John T. Baker Middle School better than Lois P. Rockwell Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Lois P. Rockwell Elementary ranks higher (72.9 vs 59.8 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 John T. Baker Middle School and Lois P. Rockwell Elementary?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Damascus and Damascus in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
John T. Baker Middle School: 841. Lois P. Rockwell Elementary: 518. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do John T. Baker Middle School and Lois P. Rockwell Elementary rank in Maryland?
John T. Baker Middle School is 71st of 225 and Lois P. Rockwell Elementary is 132nd of 879 among middle schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).