New Market Middle vs Oakdale Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Maryland, United States, 3.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
New Market Middle
New Market · Public middle · Grades 6–8
676 students
Oakdale Middle
Ijamsville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,085 students
| Measure | New Market Middle New Market, Maryland | Oakdale Middle Ijamsville, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 70 Top 25% | 78 Top 25% |
| State rank | #45 of 225 | #18 of 225 |
| National rank | #3263 of 15,369 | #1858 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 676 | 1,085 |
| Enrollment | 676 | 1,085 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 17.9% | 15.8% |
| Students per teacher | 17.3 | 17.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 65% | 76% |
| Math proficiency | 51% | 59% |
| city | New Market | Ijamsville |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Oakdale Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (77.8 vs 70.4).
- •Oakdale Middle does better on math proficiency (59% vs 51%).
- •Oakdale Middle does better on reading proficiency (76% vs 65%).
- •Oakdale Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (15.8% vs 17.9%).
- •New Market Middle does better on students per teacher (17.3 vs 17.8).
- •Oakdale Middle is the larger school with 1,085 students compared with 676.
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 New Market Middle better than Oakdale Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Oakdale Middle ranks higher (77.8 vs 70.4 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 New Market Middle and Oakdale Middle?
About 3.7 km in a straight line, between New Market and Ijamsville in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
New Market Middle: 676. Oakdale Middle: 1,085. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do New Market Middle and Oakdale Middle rank in Maryland?
New Market Middle is 45th of 225 and Oakdale Middle is 18th of 225 among middle schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).