Northern Middle vs Sunderland Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Maryland, United States, 4.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Northern Middle
Owings · Public middle · Grades 6–8
745 students
Sunderland Elementary
Sunderland · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
606 students
| Measure | Northern Middle Owings, Maryland | Sunderland Elementary Sunderland, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 77 Top 25% | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank | #25 of 225 | #116 of 879 |
| National rank | #2041 of 15,369 | #8611 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 745 | 606 |
| Enrollment | 745 | 606 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 17% | 21% |
| Students per teacher | 19.1 | 15.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 79% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 58% | 65% |
| city | Owings | Sunderland |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Northern Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (76.8 vs 74.0).
- •Sunderland Elementary does better on math proficiency (65% vs 58%).
- •Northern Middle does better on reading proficiency (79% vs 62%).
- •Northern Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (17% vs 21%).
- •Sunderland Elementary does better on students per teacher (15.2 vs 19.1).
- •Northern Middle is the larger school with 745 students compared with 606.
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 Northern Middle better than Sunderland Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Northern Middle ranks higher (76.8 vs 74.0 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 Northern Middle and Sunderland Elementary?
About 4.7 km in a straight line, between Owings and Sunderland in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Northern Middle: 745. Sunderland Elementary: 606. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Northern Middle and Sunderland Elementary rank in Maryland?
Northern Middle is 25th of 225 and Sunderland Elementary is 116th of 879 among middle schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).