John T. Baker Middle School vs Martin Luther King Jr. Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Maryland, United States, 12 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
Martin Luther King Jr. Middle
Germantown · Public middle · Grades 6–8
841 students
| Measure | John T. Baker Middle School Damascus, Maryland | Martin Luther King Jr. Middle Germantown, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 60 Top 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #71 of 225 | #128 of 225 |
| National rank | #5522 of 15,369 | #9644 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 841 | 841 |
| Enrollment | 841 | 841 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 37.1% | 54.1% |
| Students per teacher | 14.8 | 13.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 58% | 40% |
| Math proficiency | 40% | 30% |
| city | Damascus | Germantown |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •John T. Baker Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (59.8 vs 40.8).
- •John T. Baker Middle School does better on math proficiency (40% vs 30%).
- •John T. Baker Middle School does better on reading proficiency (58% vs 40%).
- •John T. Baker Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (37.1% vs 54.1%).
- •Martin Luther King Jr. Middle does better on students per teacher (13.3 vs 14.8).
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
Free academic assessment
Torn between two schools? Start with your child.
Whichever you choose, a free Success Tutoring assessment shows exactly where your child is in English and Maths and how to get ahead before the next school year.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Centres across NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA and ACT
Frequently asked questions
Is John T. Baker Middle School better than Martin Luther King Jr. Middle?
On the Success Index (US), John T. Baker Middle School ranks higher (59.8 vs 40.8 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 Martin Luther King Jr. Middle?
About 12 km in a straight line, between Damascus and Germantown in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
John T. Baker Middle School: 841. Martin Luther King Jr. Middle: 841. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do John T. Baker Middle School and Martin Luther King Jr. Middle rank in Maryland?
John T. Baker Middle School is 71st of 225 and Martin Luther King Jr. Middle is 128th of 225 among middle schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).