Northwest Middle vs Runnymede Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Maryland, United States, 6.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Northwest Middle
Taneytown · Public middle · Grades 6–8
655 students
Runnymede Elementary
Westminster · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
625 students
| Measure | Northwest Middle Taneytown, Maryland | Runnymede Elementary Westminster, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 60 Top 50% | 63 Top 50% |
| State rank | #73 of 225 | #240 of 879 |
| National rank | #5594 of 15,369 | #15944 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 655 | 625 |
| Enrollment | 655 | 625 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 44.4% | 34.4% |
| Students per teacher | 13.9 | 14.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 50% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 57% |
| city | Taneytown | Westminster |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Runnymede Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (63.3 vs 59.5).
- •Runnymede Elementary does better on math proficiency (57% vs 42%).
- •Northwest Middle does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 50%).
- •Runnymede Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (34.4% vs 44.4%).
- •Northwest Middle does better on students per teacher (13.9 vs 14.2).
- •Northwest Middle is the larger school with 655 students compared with 625.
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 Northwest Middle better than Runnymede Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Runnymede Elementary ranks higher (63.3 vs 59.5 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 Northwest Middle and Runnymede Elementary?
About 6.0 km in a straight line, between Taneytown and Westminster in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Northwest Middle: 655. Runnymede Elementary: 625. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Northwest Middle and Runnymede Elementary rank in Maryland?
Northwest Middle is 73rd of 225 and Runnymede Elementary is 240th of 879 among middle schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).