Sugarloaf Elementary vs Urbana Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Maryland, United States, 2.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Sugarloaf Elementary
Frederick · Public elementary · Grades K–5
845 students
Urbana Middle
Ijamsville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,090 students
| Measure | Sugarloaf Elementary Frederick, Maryland | Urbana Middle Ijamsville, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 66 Top 50% | 82 Top 10% |
| State rank | #200 of 879 | #12 of 225 |
| National rank | #14216 of 50,301 | #1166 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 845 | 1,090 |
| Enrollment | 845 | 1,090 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 12.2% | 16.4% |
| Students per teacher | 19.2 | 17.6 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 79% |
| Math proficiency | – | 70% |
| city | Frederick | Ijamsville |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Urbana Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (82.1 vs 65.9).
- •Sugarloaf Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (12.2% vs 16.4%).
- •Urbana Middle does better on students per teacher (17.6 vs 19.2).
- •Urbana Middle is the larger school with 1,090 students compared with 845.
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 Sugarloaf Elementary better than Urbana Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Urbana Middle ranks higher (82.1 vs 65.9 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 Sugarloaf Elementary and Urbana Middle?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Frederick and Ijamsville in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Sugarloaf Elementary: 845. Urbana Middle: 1,090. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Sugarloaf Elementary and Urbana Middle rank in Maryland?
Sugarloaf Elementary is 200th of 879 and Urbana Middle is 12th of 225 among elementary schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).