MacArthur Middle vs West Meade Early Education Center
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Maryland, United States, 1.1 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
West Meade Early Education Center
Ft Meade · Public elementary · Grades PK–K
246 students
| Measure | MacArthur Middle Fort Meade, Maryland | West Meade Early Education Center Ft Meade, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 37 Lower 50% | 65 Top 50% |
| State rank | #140 of 225 | #216 of 879 |
| National rank | #10531 of 15,369 | #14688 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–K |
| Students | 992 | 246 |
| Enrollment | 992 | 246 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 54.2% | 34.1% |
| Students per teacher | 12.7 | 15.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 34% | – |
| Math proficiency | 26% | – |
| city | Fort Meade | Ft Meade |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •West Meade Early Education Center scores higher on the Success Index (US) (65.2 vs 36.6).
- •West Meade Early Education Center does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (34.1% vs 54.2%).
- •MacArthur Middle does better on students per teacher (12.7 vs 15.4).
- •MacArthur Middle is the larger school with 992 students compared with 246.
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 West Meade Early Education Center?
On the Success Index (US), West Meade Early Education Center ranks higher (65.2 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 West Meade Early Education Center?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Fort Meade and Ft Meade in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
MacArthur Middle: 992. West Meade Early Education Center: 246. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do MacArthur Middle and West Meade Early Education Center rank in Maryland?
MacArthur Middle is 140th of 225 and West Meade Early Education Center is 216th of 879 among middle schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).