Bel Air Middle vs Sonia Sotomayor Middle at Adelphi
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Maryland, United States, 80 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bel Air Middle
Bel Air · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,080 students
Sonia Sotomayor Middle at Adelphi
Adelphi · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,077 students
| Measure | Bel Air Middle Bel Air, Maryland | Sonia Sotomayor Middle at Adelphi Adelphi, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 72 Top 25% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #41 of 225 | #187 of 225 |
| National rank | #2847 of 15,369 | #13291 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 1,080 | 1,077 |
| Enrollment | 1,080 | 1,077 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 24.1% | 92.3% |
| Students per teacher | 14.2 | 16.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | – |
| Math proficiency | 52% | – |
| city | Bel Air | Adelphi |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bel Air Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (72.4 vs 22.7).
- •Bel Air Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (24.1% vs 92.3%).
- •Bel Air Middle does better on students per teacher (14.2 vs 16.3).
- •Bel Air Middle is the larger school with 1,080 students compared with 1,077.
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 Bel Air Middle better than Sonia Sotomayor Middle at Adelphi?
On the Success Index (US), Bel Air Middle ranks higher (72.4 vs 22.7 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 Bel Air Middle and Sonia Sotomayor Middle at Adelphi?
About 80 km in a straight line, between Bel Air and Adelphi in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bel Air Middle: 1,080. Sonia Sotomayor Middle at Adelphi: 1,077. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bel Air Middle and Sonia Sotomayor Middle at Adelphi rank in Maryland?
Bel Air Middle is 41st of 225 and Sonia Sotomayor Middle at Adelphi is 187th of 225 among middle schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).