Benjamin Stoddert Middle vs Overlook Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Maryland, United States, 2.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Benjamin Stoddert Middle
Temple Hills · Public middle · Grades 6–8
628 students
Overlook Elementary
Temple Hills · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
255 students
| Measure | Benjamin Stoddert Middle Temple Hills, Maryland | Overlook Elementary Temple Hills, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 14 Lower 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #212 of 225 | #486 of 879 |
| National rank | #14689 of 15,369 | #32014 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 628 | 255 |
| Enrollment | 628 | 255 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 94.7% | 37.3% |
| Students per teacher | 14.3 | 11.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 22% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 8% | 7.5% |
| city | Temple Hills | Temple Hills |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Overlook Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (39.9 vs 14.0).
- •Benjamin Stoddert Middle does better on math proficiency (8% vs 7.5%).
- •Overlook Elementary does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 22%).
- •Overlook Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (37.3% vs 94.7%).
- •Overlook Elementary does better on students per teacher (11.1 vs 14.3).
- •Benjamin Stoddert Middle is the larger school with 628 students compared with 255.
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 Benjamin Stoddert Middle better than Overlook Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Overlook Elementary ranks higher (39.9 vs 14.0 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 Benjamin Stoddert Middle and Overlook Elementary?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Temple Hills and Temple Hills in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Benjamin Stoddert Middle: 628. Overlook Elementary: 255. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Benjamin Stoddert Middle and Overlook Elementary rank in Maryland?
Benjamin Stoddert Middle is 212th of 225 and Overlook Elementary is 486th of 879 among middle schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).