Rockledge Elementary vs Samuel Ogle Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Maryland, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Rockledge Elementary
Bowie · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
319 students
Samuel Ogle Middle
Bowie · Public middle · Grades 6–8
806 students
| Measure | Rockledge Elementary Bowie, Maryland | Samuel Ogle Middle Bowie, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 27 Lower 50% | 43 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #638 of 879 | #122 of 225 |
| National rank | #40407 of 50,301 | #9258 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 319 | 806 |
| Enrollment | 319 | 806 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 62.4% | 55.3% |
| Students per teacher | 14.5 | 15.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 53% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 25% |
| city | Bowie | Bowie |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Samuel Ogle Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (42.6 vs 27.0).
- •Samuel Ogle Middle does better on math proficiency (25% vs 22%).
- •Samuel Ogle Middle does better on reading proficiency (53% vs 27%).
- •Samuel Ogle Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (55.3% vs 62.4%).
- •Rockledge Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.5 vs 15.5).
- •Samuel Ogle Middle is the larger school with 806 students compared with 319.
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 Rockledge Elementary better than Samuel Ogle Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Samuel Ogle Middle ranks higher (42.6 vs 27.0 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 Rockledge Elementary and Samuel Ogle Middle?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Bowie and Bowie in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Rockledge Elementary: 319. Samuel Ogle Middle: 806. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Rockledge Elementary and Samuel Ogle Middle rank in Maryland?
Rockledge Elementary is 638th of 879 and Samuel Ogle Middle is 122nd of 225 among elementary schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).