Magothy River Middle vs Severna Park Elementary
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.
Magothy River Middle
Arnold · Public middle · Grades 6–8
655 students
Severna Park Elementary
Severna Park · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
372 students
| Measure | Magothy River Middle Arnold, Maryland | Severna Park Elementary Severna Park, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 79 Top 25% | 82 Top 10% |
| State rank | #17 of 225 | #50 of 879 |
| National rank | #1721 of 15,369 | #3921 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 655 | 372 |
| Enrollment | 655 | 372 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 18.2% | 8.3% |
| Students per teacher | 14.9 | 14.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 69% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 59% | 66% |
| city | Arnold | Severna Park |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Severna Park Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (82.0 vs 78.5).
- •Severna Park Elementary does better on math proficiency (66% vs 59%).
- •Severna Park Elementary does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 69%).
- •Severna Park Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (8.3% vs 18.2%).
- •Severna Park Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.3 vs 14.9).
- •Magothy River Middle is the larger school with 655 students compared with 372.
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 Magothy River Middle better than Severna Park Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Severna Park Elementary ranks higher (82.0 vs 78.5 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 Magothy River Middle and Severna Park Elementary?
About 3.4 km in a straight line, between Arnold and Severna Park in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Magothy River Middle: 655. Severna Park Elementary: 372. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Magothy River Middle and Severna Park Elementary rank in Maryland?
Magothy River Middle is 17th of 225 and Severna Park Elementary is 50th of 879 among middle schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).