MacArthur Middle vs Meade Heights Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Maryland, United States, 2.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
MacArthur Middle
Fort Meade · Public middle · Grades 6–8
992 students
Meade Heights Elementary
Ft. Meade · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
494 students
| Measure | MacArthur Middle Fort Meade, Maryland | Meade Heights Elementary Ft. Meade, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 37 Lower 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #140 of 225 | #393 of 879 |
| National rank | #10531 of 15,369 | #27234 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 992 | 494 |
| Enrollment | 992 | 494 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 54.2% | 65.8% |
| Students per teacher | 12.7 | 13.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 34% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 26% | 42% |
| city | Fort Meade | Ft. Meade |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Meade Heights Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (46.9 vs 36.6).
- •Meade Heights Elementary does better on math proficiency (42% vs 26%).
- •Meade Heights Elementary does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 34%).
- •MacArthur Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (54.2% vs 65.8%).
- •MacArthur Middle does better on students per teacher (12.7 vs 13.4).
- •MacArthur Middle is the larger school with 992 students compared with 494.
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 MacArthur Middle better than Meade Heights Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Meade Heights Elementary ranks higher (46.9 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 MacArthur Middle and Meade Heights Elementary?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Fort Meade and Ft. Meade in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
MacArthur Middle: 992. Meade Heights Elementary: 494. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do MacArthur Middle and Meade Heights Elementary rank in Maryland?
MacArthur Middle is 140th of 225 and Meade Heights Elementary is 393rd of 879 among middle schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).