Running Brook Elementary vs Wilde Lake Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Maryland, United States, 2.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Running Brook Elementary
Columbia · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
407 students
Wilde Lake Middle
Columbia · Public middle · Grades 6–8
643 students
| Measure | Running Brook Elementary Columbia, Maryland | Wilde Lake Middle Columbia, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 48 Lower 50% | 50 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #386 of 879 | #98 of 225 |
| National rank | #26693 of 50,301 | #7736 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 407 | 643 |
| Enrollment | 407 | 643 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 52.8% | 39% |
| Students per teacher | 9.7 | 13.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 41% | 46% |
| Math proficiency | 35% | 31% |
| city | Columbia | Columbia |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Wilde Lake Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (49.6 vs 47.7).
- •Running Brook Elementary does better on math proficiency (35% vs 31%).
- •Wilde Lake Middle does better on reading proficiency (46% vs 41%).
- •Wilde Lake Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (39% vs 52.8%).
- •Running Brook Elementary does better on students per teacher (9.7 vs 13.4).
- •Wilde Lake Middle is the larger school with 643 students compared with 407.
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 Running Brook Elementary better than Wilde Lake Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Wilde Lake Middle ranks higher (49.6 vs 47.7 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 Running Brook Elementary and Wilde Lake Middle?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Columbia and Columbia in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Running Brook Elementary: 407. Wilde Lake Middle: 643. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Running Brook Elementary and Wilde Lake Middle rank in Maryland?
Running Brook Elementary is 386th of 879 and Wilde Lake Middle is 98th of 225 among elementary schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).