John T. Baker Middle School vs Woodfield Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Maryland, United States, 3.0 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
Woodfield Elementary
Gaithersburg · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
314 students
| Measure | John T. Baker Middle School Damascus, Maryland | Woodfield Elementary Gaithersburg, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 60 Top 50% | 81 Top 10% |
| State rank | #71 of 225 | #52 of 879 |
| National rank | #5522 of 15,369 | #4640 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 841 | 314 |
| Enrollment | 841 | 314 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 37.1% | 32.2% |
| Students per teacher | 14.8 | 10.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 58% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 40% | 57% |
| city | Damascus | Gaithersburg |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Woodfield Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (80.7 vs 59.8).
- •Woodfield Elementary does better on math proficiency (57% vs 40%).
- •Woodfield Elementary does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 58%).
- •Woodfield Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (32.2% vs 37.1%).
- •Woodfield Elementary does better on students per teacher (10.8 vs 14.8).
- •John T. Baker Middle School is the larger school with 841 students compared with 314.
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 Woodfield Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Woodfield Elementary ranks higher (80.7 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 Woodfield Elementary?
About 3.0 km in a straight line, between Damascus and Gaithersburg in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
John T. Baker Middle School: 841. Woodfield Elementary: 314. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do John T. Baker Middle School and Woodfield Elementary rank in Maryland?
John T. Baker Middle School is 71st of 225 and Woodfield Elementary is 52nd of 879 among middle schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).