Mount Savage Middle vs Parkside Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Maryland, United States, 7.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mount Savage Middle
Mount Savage · Public middle · Grades 6–8
408 students
Parkside Elementary
Lavale · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
222 students
| Measure | Mount Savage Middle Mount Savage, Maryland | Parkside Elementary Lavale, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 63 Top 50% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank | #65 of 225 | #177 of 879 |
| National rank | #4783 of 15,369 | #12293 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 408 | 222 |
| Enrollment | 408 | 222 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 46.8% | 50.5% |
| Students per teacher | 12.4 | 13.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 60% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 43% | 57% |
| city | Mount Savage | Lavale |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Parkside Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (68.6 vs 63.2).
- •Parkside Elementary does better on math proficiency (57% vs 43%).
- •Parkside Elementary does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 60%).
- •Mount Savage Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (46.8% vs 50.5%).
- •Mount Savage Middle does better on students per teacher (12.4 vs 13.1).
- •Mount Savage Middle is the larger school with 408 students compared with 222.
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 Mount Savage Middle better than Parkside Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Parkside Elementary ranks higher (68.6 vs 63.2 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 Mount Savage Middle and Parkside Elementary?
About 7.7 km in a straight line, between Mount Savage and Lavale in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Mount Savage Middle: 408. Parkside Elementary: 222. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Mount Savage Middle and Parkside Elementary rank in Maryland?
Mount Savage Middle is 65th of 225 and Parkside Elementary is 177th of 879 among middle schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).