Mill Creek Middle vs Patuxent Appeal Elementary Campus
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.
Mill Creek Middle
Lusby · Public middle · Grades 6–8
436 students
Patuxent Appeal Elementary Campus
Lusby · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
641 students
| Measure | Mill Creek Middle Lusby, Maryland | Patuxent Appeal Elementary Campus Lusby, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 48 Lower 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #106 of 225 | #518 of 879 |
| National rank | #8021 of 15,369 | #33756 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 436 | 641 |
| Enrollment | 436 | 641 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 53.2% | 59.8% |
| Students per teacher | 16.1 | 14.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 45% | 35% |
| Math proficiency | 45% | 36% |
| city | Lusby | Lusby |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mill Creek Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (48.3 vs 37.4).
- •Mill Creek Middle does better on math proficiency (45% vs 36%).
- •Mill Creek Middle does better on reading proficiency (45% vs 35%).
- •Mill Creek Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (53.2% vs 59.8%).
- •Patuxent Appeal Elementary Campus does better on students per teacher (14.2 vs 16.1).
- •Patuxent Appeal Elementary Campus is the larger school with 641 students compared with 436.
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 Mill Creek Middle better than Patuxent Appeal Elementary Campus?
On the Success Index (US), Mill Creek Middle ranks higher (48.3 vs 37.4 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 Mill Creek Middle and Patuxent Appeal Elementary Campus?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Lusby and Lusby in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Mill Creek Middle: 436. Patuxent Appeal Elementary Campus: 641. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Mill Creek Middle and Patuxent Appeal Elementary Campus rank in Maryland?
Mill Creek Middle is 106th of 225 and Patuxent Appeal Elementary Campus is 518th of 879 among middle schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).