Adelphi Elementary vs Buck Lodge Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Maryland, United States, 693 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Adelphi Elementary
Adelphi · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
505 students
Buck Lodge Middle
Adelphi · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,200 students
| Measure | Adelphi Elementary Adelphi, Maryland | Buck Lodge Middle Adelphi, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 22 Lower 50% | 13 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #712 of 879 | #216 of 225 |
| National rank | #43623 of 50,301 | #14771 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 505 | 1,200 |
| Enrollment | 505 | 1,200 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 88.9% | 95.7% |
| Students per teacher | 14.0 | 15.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 31% | 25% |
| Math proficiency | 21% | 12% |
| city | Adelphi | Adelphi |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Adelphi Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (21.9 vs 13.4).
- •Adelphi Elementary does better on math proficiency (21% vs 12%).
- •Adelphi Elementary does better on reading proficiency (31% vs 25%).
- •Adelphi Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (88.9% vs 95.7%).
- •Adelphi Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.0 vs 15.8).
- •Buck Lodge Middle is the larger school with 1,200 students compared with 505.
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 Adelphi Elementary better than Buck Lodge Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Adelphi Elementary ranks higher (21.9 vs 13.4 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 Adelphi Elementary and Buck Lodge Middle?
About 693 m in a straight line, between Adelphi and Adelphi in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Adelphi Elementary: 505. Buck Lodge Middle: 1,200. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Adelphi Elementary and Buck Lodge Middle rank in Maryland?
Adelphi Elementary is 712th of 879 and Buck Lodge Middle is 216th of 225 among elementary schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).