Kettering Middle vs Lake Arbor Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Maryland, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kettering Middle
Upper Marlboro · Public middle · Grades 6–8
874 students
Lake Arbor Elementary
Mitchellville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
593 students
| Measure | Kettering Middle Upper Marlboro, Maryland | Lake Arbor Elementary Mitchellville, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 27 Lower 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #176 of 225 | #667 of 879 |
| National rank | #12545 of 15,369 | #41588 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 874 | 593 |
| Enrollment | 874 | 593 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 69.5% | 91.1% |
| Students per teacher | 10.3 | 13.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 26% | 38% |
| Math proficiency | 12% | 17% |
| city | Upper Marlboro | Mitchellville |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Kettering Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (26.7 vs 25.2).
- •Lake Arbor Elementary does better on math proficiency (17% vs 12%).
- •Lake Arbor Elementary does better on reading proficiency (38% vs 26%).
- •Kettering Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (69.5% vs 91.1%).
- •Kettering Middle does better on students per teacher (10.3 vs 13.5).
- •Kettering Middle is the larger school with 874 students compared with 593.
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 Kettering Middle better than Lake Arbor Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Kettering Middle ranks higher (26.7 vs 25.2 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 Kettering Middle and Lake Arbor Elementary?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Upper Marlboro and Mitchellville in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Kettering Middle: 874. Lake Arbor Elementary: 593. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Kettering Middle and Lake Arbor Elementary rank in Maryland?
Kettering Middle is 176th of 225 and Lake Arbor Elementary is 667th of 879 among middle schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).