Murray Hill Middle vs Patuxent Valley Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Maryland, United States, 2.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Murray Hill Middle
Laurel · Public middle · Grades 6–8
616 students
Patuxent Valley Middle
Jessup · Public middle · Grades 6–8
840 students
| Measure | Murray Hill Middle Laurel, Maryland | Patuxent Valley Middle Jessup, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 55 Top 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| State rank | #81 of 225 | #91 of 225 |
| National rank | #6508 of 15,369 | #7176 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 616 | 840 |
| Enrollment | 616 | 840 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 37.3% | 43.7% |
| Students per teacher | 13.4 | 13.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 48% |
| Math proficiency | 39% | 36% |
| city | Laurel | Jessup |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Murray Hill Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (55.3 vs 52.1).
- •Murray Hill Middle does better on math proficiency (39% vs 36%).
- •Patuxent Valley Middle does better on reading proficiency (48% vs 47%).
- •Murray Hill Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (37.3% vs 43.7%).
- •Murray Hill Middle does better on students per teacher (13.4 vs 13.5).
- •Patuxent Valley Middle is the larger school with 840 students compared with 616.
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 Murray Hill Middle better than Patuxent Valley Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Murray Hill Middle ranks higher (55.3 vs 52.1 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 Murray Hill Middle and Patuxent Valley Middle?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Laurel and Jessup in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Murray Hill Middle: 616. Patuxent Valley Middle: 840. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Murray Hill Middle and Patuxent Valley Middle rank in Maryland?
Murray Hill Middle is 81st of 225 and Patuxent Valley Middle is 91st of 225 among middle schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).