Patapsco Middle vs St. Johns Lane Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Maryland, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Patapsco Middle
Ellicott City · Public middle · Grades 6–8
670 students
St. Johns Lane Elementary
Ellicott City · Public elementary · Grades K–5
636 students
| Measure | Patapsco Middle Ellicott City, Maryland | St. Johns Lane Elementary Ellicott City, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 74 Top 25% | 75 Top 25% |
| State rank | #37 of 225 | #111 of 879 |
| National rank | #2618 of 15,369 | #8108 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 670 | 636 |
| Enrollment | 670 | 636 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 20.4% | 20.6% |
| Students per teacher | 15.2 | 14.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 59% | 63% |
| Math proficiency | 60% | 62% |
| city | Ellicott City | Ellicott City |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •St. Johns Lane Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (74.8 vs 73.6).
- •St. Johns Lane Elementary does better on math proficiency (62% vs 60%).
- •St. Johns Lane Elementary does better on reading proficiency (63% vs 59%).
- •Patapsco Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (20.4% vs 20.6%).
- •St. Johns Lane Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.5 vs 15.2).
- •Patapsco Middle is the larger school with 670 students compared with 636.
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 Patapsco Middle better than St. Johns Lane Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), St. Johns Lane Elementary ranks higher (74.8 vs 73.6 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 Patapsco Middle and St. Johns Lane Elementary?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Ellicott City and Ellicott City in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Patapsco Middle: 670. St. Johns Lane Elementary: 636. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Patapsco Middle and St. Johns Lane Elementary rank in Maryland?
Patapsco Middle is 37th of 225 and St. Johns Lane Elementary is 111th of 879 among middle schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).