Meade Heights Elementary vs Meade Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Maryland, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Meade Heights Elementary
Ft. Meade · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
494 students
Meade Middle
Fort Meade · Public middle · Grades 6–8
697 students
| Measure | Meade Heights Elementary Ft. Meade, Maryland | Meade Middle Fort Meade, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 47 Lower 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #393 of 879 | #182 of 225 |
| National rank | #27234 of 50,301 | #12860 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 494 | 697 |
| Enrollment | 494 | 697 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 65.8% | 74.5% |
| Students per teacher | 13.4 | 11.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 11% |
| city | Ft. Meade | Fort Meade |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Meade Heights Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (46.9 vs 25.0).
- •Meade Heights Elementary does better on math proficiency (42% vs 11%).
- •Meade Heights Elementary does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 27%).
- •Meade Heights Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (65.8% vs 74.5%).
- •Meade Middle does better on students per teacher (11.1 vs 13.4).
- •Meade Middle is the larger school with 697 students compared with 494.
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 Meade Heights Elementary better than Meade Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Meade Heights Elementary ranks higher (46.9 vs 25.0 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 Meade Heights Elementary and Meade Middle?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Ft. Meade and Fort Meade in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Meade Heights Elementary: 494. Meade Middle: 697. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Meade Heights Elementary and Meade Middle rank in Maryland?
Meade Heights Elementary is 393rd of 879 and Meade Middle is 182nd of 225 among elementary schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).