Old Mill Middle South vs Takoma Park Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Maryland, United States, 37 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Old Mill Middle South
Millersville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,173 students
Takoma Park Middle
Silver Spring · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,177 students
| Measure | Old Mill Middle South Millersville, Maryland | Takoma Park Middle Silver Spring, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 50 Top 50% | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank | #96 of 225 | #31 of 225 |
| National rank | #7683 of 15,369 | #2529 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 1,173 | 1,177 |
| Enrollment | 1,173 | 1,177 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 57.5% | 35.1% |
| Students per teacher | 15.0 | 16.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 49% | 69% |
| Math proficiency | 43% | 65% |
| city | Millersville | Silver Spring |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Takoma Park Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (74.1 vs 49.8).
- •Takoma Park Middle does better on math proficiency (65% vs 43%).
- •Takoma Park Middle does better on reading proficiency (69% vs 49%).
- •Takoma Park Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (35.1% vs 57.5%).
- •Old Mill Middle South does better on students per teacher (15.0 vs 16.8).
- •Takoma Park Middle is the larger school with 1,177 students compared with 1,173.
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 Old Mill Middle South better than Takoma Park Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Takoma Park Middle ranks higher (74.1 vs 49.8 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 Old Mill Middle South and Takoma Park Middle?
About 37 km in a straight line, between Millersville and Silver Spring in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Old Mill Middle South: 1,173. Takoma Park Middle: 1,177. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Old Mill Middle South and Takoma Park Middle rank in Maryland?
Old Mill Middle South is 96th of 225 and Takoma Park Middle is 31st of 225 among middle schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).