Lakelands Park Middle vs MacArthur Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Maryland, United States, 42 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lakelands Park Middle
Gaithersburg · Public middle · Grades 6–8
993 students
MacArthur Middle
Fort Meade · Public middle · Grades 6–8
992 students
| Measure | Lakelands Park Middle Gaithersburg, Maryland | MacArthur Middle Fort Meade, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 67 Top 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #55 of 225 | #140 of 225 |
| National rank | #3934 of 15,369 | #10531 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 993 | 992 |
| Enrollment | 993 | 992 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 34% | 54.2% |
| Students per teacher | 15.3 | 12.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 63% | 34% |
| Math proficiency | 49% | 26% |
| city | Gaithersburg | Fort Meade |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lakelands Park Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (67.3 vs 36.6).
- •Lakelands Park Middle does better on math proficiency (49% vs 26%).
- •Lakelands Park Middle does better on reading proficiency (63% vs 34%).
- •Lakelands Park Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (34% vs 54.2%).
- •MacArthur Middle does better on students per teacher (12.7 vs 15.3).
- •Lakelands Park Middle is the larger school with 993 students compared with 992.
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 Lakelands Park Middle better than MacArthur Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Lakelands Park Middle ranks higher (67.3 vs 36.6 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 Lakelands Park Middle and MacArthur Middle?
About 42 km in a straight line, between Gaithersburg and Fort Meade in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lakelands Park Middle: 993. MacArthur Middle: 992. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lakelands Park Middle and MacArthur Middle rank in Maryland?
Lakelands Park Middle is 55th of 225 and MacArthur Middle is 140th of 225 among middle schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).