Lake Elkhorn Middle vs Stevens Forest Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Maryland, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lake Elkhorn Middle
Columbia · Public middle · Grades 6–8
569 students
Stevens Forest Elementary
Columbia · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
314 students
| Measure | Lake Elkhorn Middle Columbia, Maryland | Stevens Forest Elementary Columbia, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 41 Lower 50% | 43 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #127 of 225 | #459 of 879 |
| National rank | #9620 of 15,369 | #30258 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 569 | 314 |
| Enrollment | 569 | 314 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 49% | 59.2% |
| Students per teacher | 12.4 | 9.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 32% |
| city | Columbia | Columbia |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Stevens Forest Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (42.6 vs 40.9).
- •Stevens Forest Elementary does better on math proficiency (32% vs 27%).
- •Lake Elkhorn Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (49% vs 59.2%).
- •Stevens Forest Elementary does better on students per teacher (9.8 vs 12.4).
- •Lake Elkhorn Middle is the larger school with 569 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 Lake Elkhorn Middle better than Stevens Forest Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Stevens Forest Elementary ranks higher (42.6 vs 40.9 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 Lake Elkhorn Middle and Stevens Forest Elementary?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Columbia and Columbia in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lake Elkhorn Middle: 569. Stevens Forest Elementary: 314. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lake Elkhorn Middle and Stevens Forest Elementary rank in Maryland?
Lake Elkhorn Middle is 127th of 225 and Stevens Forest Elementary is 459th of 879 among middle schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).