Nottingham Middle vs Shady Spring Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Maryland, United States, 3.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Nottingham Middle
Rosedale · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,279 students
Shady Spring Elementary
Baltimore · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
375 students
| Measure | Nottingham Middle Rosedale, Maryland | Shady Spring Elementary Baltimore, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 64 Top 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #62 of 225 | #691 of 879 |
| National rank | #4595 of 15,369 | #42657 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,279 | 375 |
| Enrollment | 1,279 | 375 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 26.5% | 73.1% |
| Students per teacher | 17.3 | 13.9 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 25% |
| Math proficiency | – | 18% |
| city | Rosedale | Baltimore |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Nottingham Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (64.0 vs 23.5).
- •Nottingham Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (26.5% vs 73.1%).
- •Shady Spring Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.9 vs 17.3).
- •Nottingham Middle is the larger school with 1,279 students compared with 375.
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 Nottingham Middle better than Shady Spring Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Nottingham Middle ranks higher (64.0 vs 23.5 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 Nottingham Middle and Shady Spring Elementary?
About 3.2 km in a straight line, between Rosedale and Baltimore in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Nottingham Middle: 1,279. Shady Spring Elementary: 375. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Nottingham Middle and Shady Spring Elementary rank in Maryland?
Nottingham Middle is 62nd of 225 and Shady Spring Elementary is 691st of 879 among middle schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).