Oakland Mills Middle vs Stevens Forest Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Maryland, United States, 334 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Oakland Mills Middle
Columbia · Public middle · Grades 6–8
415 students
Stevens Forest Elementary
Columbia · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
314 students
| Measure | Oakland Mills Middle Columbia, Maryland | Stevens Forest Elementary Columbia, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 43 Lower 50% | 43 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #120 of 225 | #459 of 879 |
| National rank | #9188 of 15,369 | #30258 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 415 | 314 |
| Enrollment | 415 | 314 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 48.4% | 59.2% |
| Students per teacher | 11.9 | 9.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 38% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 28% | 32% |
| city | Columbia | Columbia |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (42.9 vs 42.6).
- •Stevens Forest Elementary does better on math proficiency (32% vs 28%).
- •Oakland Mills Middle does better on reading proficiency (38% vs 37%).
- •Oakland Mills Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (48.4% vs 59.2%).
- •Stevens Forest Elementary does better on students per teacher (9.8 vs 11.9).
- •Oakland Mills Middle is the larger school with 415 students compared with 314.
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 Oakland Mills Middle better than Stevens Forest Elementary?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Oakland Mills Middle and Stevens Forest Elementary?
About 334 m in a straight line, between Columbia and Columbia in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Oakland Mills Middle: 415. Stevens Forest Elementary: 314. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Oakland Mills Middle and Stevens Forest Elementary rank in Maryland?
Oakland Mills Middle is 120th of 225 and Stevens Forest Elementary is 459th of 879 among middle schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).