Mardela Middle & High vs Northwestern Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Maryland, United States, 467 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mardela Middle & High
Mardela Springs · Public high · Grades 6–12
742 students
Northwestern Elementary
Mardela Springs · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
340 students
| Measure | Mardela Middle & High Mardela Springs, Maryland | Northwestern Elementary Mardela Springs, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 61 Top 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| State rank | #79 of 197 | #280 of 879 |
| National rank | #5562 of 16,910 | #19219 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 742 | 340 |
| Enrollment | 742 | 340 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 44.9% | 48.2% |
| Students per teacher | 14.3 | 15.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 40% | 47% |
| city | Mardela Springs | Mardela Springs |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mardela Middle & High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (61.0 vs 58.5).
- •Northwestern Elementary does better on math proficiency (47% vs 40%).
- •Mardela Middle & High does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 62%).
- •Mardela Middle & High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (44.9% vs 48.2%).
- •Mardela Middle & High does better on students per teacher (14.3 vs 15.5).
- •Mardela Middle & High is the larger school with 742 students compared with 340.
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 Mardela Middle & High better than Northwestern Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Mardela Middle & High ranks higher (61.0 vs 58.5 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 Mardela Middle & High and Northwestern Elementary?
About 467 m in a straight line, between Mardela Springs and Mardela Springs in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Mardela Middle & High: 742. Northwestern Elementary: 340. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Mardela Middle & High and Northwestern Elementary rank in Maryland?
Mardela Middle & High is 79th of 197 and Northwestern Elementary is 280th of 879 among high schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).