Martin Luther King Jr. Middle vs Waters Landing Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Maryland, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Martin Luther King Jr. Middle
Germantown · Public middle · Grades 6–8
841 students
Waters Landing Elementary
Germantown · Public elementary · Grades K–5
735 students
| Measure | Martin Luther King Jr. Middle Germantown, Maryland | Waters Landing Elementary Germantown, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 41 Lower 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #128 of 225 | #399 of 879 |
| National rank | #9644 of 15,369 | #27438 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 841 | 735 |
| Enrollment | 841 | 735 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 54.1% | 56.3% |
| Students per teacher | 13.3 | 12.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 40% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 30% | 39% |
| city | Germantown | Germantown |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Waters Landing Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (46.7 vs 40.8).
- •Waters Landing Elementary does better on math proficiency (39% vs 30%).
- •Waters Landing Elementary does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 40%).
- •Martin Luther King Jr. Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (54.1% vs 56.3%).
- •Waters Landing Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.5 vs 13.3).
- •Martin Luther King Jr. Middle is the larger school with 841 students compared with 735.
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 Martin Luther King Jr. Middle better than Waters Landing Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Waters Landing Elementary ranks higher (46.7 vs 40.8 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 Martin Luther King Jr. Middle and Waters Landing Elementary?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Germantown and Germantown in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Martin Luther King Jr. Middle: 841. Waters Landing Elementary: 735. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Martin Luther King Jr. Middle and Waters Landing Elementary rank in Maryland?
Martin Luther King Jr. Middle is 128th of 225 and Waters Landing Elementary is 399th of 879 among middle schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).