Magnolia Middle vs Oliver Beach Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Maryland, United States, 4.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Magnolia Middle
Joppa · Public middle · Grades 6–8
689 students
Oliver Beach Elementary
Baltimore · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
150 students
| Measure | Magnolia Middle Joppa, Maryland | Oliver Beach Elementary Baltimore, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 24 Lower 50% | 58 Top 50% |
| State rank | #185 of 225 | #288 of 879 |
| National rank | #13088 of 15,369 | #19606 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 689 | 150 |
| Enrollment | 689 | 150 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 76.2% | 40% |
| Students per teacher | 10.9 | 13.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 20% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 15% | 47% |
| city | Joppa | Baltimore |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Oliver Beach Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (58.0 vs 23.7).
- •Oliver Beach Elementary does better on math proficiency (47% vs 15%).
- •Oliver Beach Elementary does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 20%).
- •Oliver Beach Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (40% vs 76.2%).
- •Magnolia Middle does better on students per teacher (10.9 vs 13.6).
- •Magnolia Middle is the larger school with 689 students compared with 150.
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 Magnolia Middle better than Oliver Beach Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Oliver Beach Elementary ranks higher (58.0 vs 23.7 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 Magnolia Middle and Oliver Beach Elementary?
About 4.7 km in a straight line, between Joppa and Baltimore in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Magnolia Middle: 689. Oliver Beach Elementary: 150. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Magnolia Middle and Oliver Beach Elementary rank in Maryland?
Magnolia Middle is 185th of 225 and Oliver Beach Elementary is 288th of 879 among middle schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).