Ellen Ochoa Middle vs Port Towns Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Maryland, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ellen Ochoa Middle
Hyattsville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,086 students
Port Towns Elementary
Bladensburg · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
747 students
| Measure | Ellen Ochoa Middle Hyattsville, Maryland | Port Towns Elementary Bladensburg, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 11 Lower 50% | 16 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #220 of 225 | #828 of 879 |
| National rank | #15006 of 15,369 | #47319 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,086 | 747 |
| Enrollment | 1,086 | 747 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 97.3% | 92.9% |
| Students per teacher | 20.1 | 13.3 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 16% |
| Math proficiency | – | 12% |
| city | Hyattsville | Bladensburg |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Port Towns Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (15.7 vs 11.0).
- •Port Towns Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (92.9% vs 97.3%).
- •Port Towns Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.3 vs 20.1).
- •Ellen Ochoa Middle is the larger school with 1,086 students compared with 747.
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 Ellen Ochoa Middle better than Port Towns Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Port Towns Elementary ranks higher (15.7 vs 11.0 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 Ellen Ochoa Middle and Port Towns Elementary?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Hyattsville and Bladensburg in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ellen Ochoa Middle: 1,086. Port Towns Elementary: 747. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ellen Ochoa Middle and Port Towns Elementary rank in Maryland?
Ellen Ochoa Middle is 220th of 225 and Port Towns Elementary is 828th of 879 among middle schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).