Kettering Middle vs Margaret Brent Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Maryland, United States, 58 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
Margaret Brent Middle
Mechanicsville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
878 students
| Measure | Kettering Middle Upper Marlboro, Maryland | Margaret Brent Middle Mechanicsville, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 27 Lower 50% | 49 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #176 of 225 | #104 of 225 |
| National rank | #12545 of 15,369 | #7946 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 874 | 878 |
| Enrollment | 874 | 878 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 69.5% | 38.5% |
| Students per teacher | 10.3 | 16.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 26% | 43% |
| Math proficiency | 12% | 40% |
| city | Upper Marlboro | Mechanicsville |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Margaret Brent Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (48.6 vs 26.7).
- •Margaret Brent Middle does better on math proficiency (40% vs 12%).
- •Margaret Brent Middle does better on reading proficiency (43% vs 26%).
- •Margaret Brent Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (38.5% vs 69.5%).
- •Kettering Middle does better on students per teacher (10.3 vs 16.6).
- •Margaret Brent Middle is the larger school with 878 students compared with 874.
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 Margaret Brent Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Margaret Brent Middle ranks higher (48.6 vs 26.7 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 Margaret Brent Middle?
About 58 km in a straight line, between Upper Marlboro and Mechanicsville in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Kettering Middle: 874. Margaret Brent Middle: 878. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Kettering Middle and Margaret Brent Middle rank in Maryland?
Kettering Middle is 176th of 225 and Margaret Brent Middle is 104th of 225 among middle schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).