Patapsco Middle vs Waverly Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Maryland, United States, 4.5 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
Waverly Elementary
Ellicott City · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
827 students
| Measure | Patapsco Middle Ellicott City, Maryland | Waverly Elementary Ellicott City, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 74 Top 25% | 89 Top 5% |
| State rank | #37 of 225 | #6 of 879 |
| National rank | #2618 of 15,369 | #1049 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 670 | 827 |
| Enrollment | 670 | 827 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 20.4% | 9.3% |
| Students per teacher | 15.2 | 13.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 59% | 80% |
| Math proficiency | 60% | 76% |
| city | Ellicott City | Ellicott City |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Waverly Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (88.9 vs 73.6).
- •Waverly Elementary does better on math proficiency (76% vs 60%).
- •Waverly Elementary does better on reading proficiency (80% vs 59%).
- •Waverly Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (9.3% vs 20.4%).
- •Waverly Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.6 vs 15.2).
- •Waverly Elementary is the larger school with 827 students compared with 670.
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 Waverly Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Waverly Elementary ranks higher (88.9 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 Waverly Elementary?
About 4.5 km in a straight line, between Ellicott City and Ellicott City in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Patapsco Middle: 670. Waverly Elementary: 827. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Patapsco Middle and Waverly Elementary rank in Maryland?
Patapsco Middle is 37th of 225 and Waverly Elementary is 6th of 879 among middle schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).