MacArthur Middle vs Pershing Hill Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Maryland, United States, 670 m 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
Pershing Hill Elementary
Ft Meade · Public elementary · Grades K–5
434 students
| Measure | MacArthur Middle Fort Meade, Maryland | Pershing Hill Elementary Ft Meade, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 37 Lower 50% | 60 Top 50% |
| State rank | #140 of 225 | #267 of 879 |
| National rank | #10531 of 15,369 | #18134 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 992 | 434 |
| Enrollment | 992 | 434 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 54.2% | 20% |
| Students per teacher | 12.7 | 12.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 34% | 48% |
| Math proficiency | 26% | 41% |
| city | Fort Meade | Ft Meade |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Pershing Hill Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (60.1 vs 36.6).
- •Pershing Hill Elementary does better on math proficiency (41% vs 26%).
- •Pershing Hill Elementary does better on reading proficiency (48% vs 34%).
- •Pershing Hill Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (20% vs 54.2%).
- •Pershing Hill Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.4 vs 12.7).
- •MacArthur Middle is the larger school with 992 students compared with 434.
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 Pershing Hill Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Pershing Hill Elementary ranks higher (60.1 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 Pershing Hill Elementary?
About 670 m in a straight line, between Fort Meade and Ft Meade in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
MacArthur Middle: 992. Pershing Hill Elementary: 434. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do MacArthur Middle and Pershing Hill Elementary rank in Maryland?
MacArthur Middle is 140th of 225 and Pershing Hill Elementary is 267th of 879 among middle schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).