Carole Highlands Elementary vs Sonia Sotomayor Middle at Adelphi
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.
Carole Highlands Elementary
Takoma Park · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
544 students
Sonia Sotomayor Middle at Adelphi
Adelphi · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,077 students
| Measure | Carole Highlands Elementary Takoma Park, Maryland | Sonia Sotomayor Middle at Adelphi Adelphi, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 18 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #793 of 879 | #187 of 225 |
| National rank | #46205 of 50,301 | #13291 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 544 | 1,077 |
| Enrollment | 544 | 1,077 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 92.5% | 92.3% |
| Students per teacher | 13.0 | 16.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 22% | – |
| Math proficiency | 12% | – |
| city | Takoma Park | Adelphi |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sonia Sotomayor Middle at Adelphi scores higher on the Success Index (US) (22.7 vs 17.7).
- •Sonia Sotomayor Middle at Adelphi does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (92.3% vs 92.5%).
- •Carole Highlands Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.0 vs 16.3).
- •Sonia Sotomayor Middle at Adelphi is the larger school with 1,077 students compared with 544.
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 Carole Highlands Elementary better than Sonia Sotomayor Middle at Adelphi?
On the Success Index (US), Sonia Sotomayor Middle at Adelphi ranks higher (22.7 vs 17.7 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 Carole Highlands Elementary and Sonia Sotomayor Middle at Adelphi?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Takoma Park and Adelphi in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Carole Highlands Elementary: 544. Sonia Sotomayor Middle at Adelphi: 1,077. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Carole Highlands Elementary and Sonia Sotomayor Middle at Adelphi rank in Maryland?
Carole Highlands Elementary is 793rd of 879 and Sonia Sotomayor Middle at Adelphi is 187th of 225 among elementary schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).