Laurel Woods Elementary vs Murray Hill Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Maryland, United States, 3.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Laurel Woods Elementary
Laurel · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
625 students
Murray Hill Middle
Laurel · Public middle · Grades 6–8
616 students
| Measure | Laurel Woods Elementary Laurel, Maryland | Murray Hill Middle Laurel, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 44 Lower 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank | #435 of 879 | #81 of 225 |
| National rank | #29331 of 50,301 | #6508 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 625 | 616 |
| Enrollment | 625 | 616 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 58.4% | 37.3% |
| Students per teacher | 12.3 | 13.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 39% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 39% |
| city | Laurel | Laurel |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Murray Hill Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (55.3 vs 43.9).
- •Murray Hill Middle does better on math proficiency (39% vs 37%).
- •Murray Hill Middle does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 39%).
- •Murray Hill Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (37.3% vs 58.4%).
- •Laurel Woods Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.3 vs 13.4).
- •Laurel Woods Elementary is the larger school with 625 students compared with 616.
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 Laurel Woods Elementary better than Murray Hill Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Murray Hill Middle ranks higher (55.3 vs 43.9 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 Laurel Woods Elementary and Murray Hill Middle?
About 3.4 km in a straight line, between Laurel and Laurel in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Laurel Woods Elementary: 625. Murray Hill Middle: 616. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Laurel Woods Elementary and Murray Hill Middle rank in Maryland?
Laurel Woods Elementary is 435th of 879 and Murray Hill Middle is 81st of 225 among elementary schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).