Mace's Lane Middle School vs Sandy Hill Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Maryland, United States, 2.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mace's Lane Middle School
Cambridge · Public middle · Grades 6–8
490 students
Sandy Hill Elementary
Cambridge · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
393 students
| Measure | Mace's Lane Middle School Cambridge, Maryland | Sandy Hill Elementary Cambridge, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 19 Lower 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #199 of 225 | #675 of 879 |
| National rank | #13911 of 15,369 | #41900 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 490 | 393 |
| Enrollment | 490 | 393 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 87.8% | 80.9% |
| Students per teacher | 12.3 | 11.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 25% | 22% |
| Math proficiency | 6% | 22% |
| city | Cambridge | Cambridge |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sandy Hill Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (24.7 vs 19.2).
- •Sandy Hill Elementary does better on math proficiency (22% vs 6%).
- •Mace's Lane Middle School does better on reading proficiency (25% vs 22%).
- •Sandy Hill Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (80.9% vs 87.8%).
- •Sandy Hill Elementary does better on students per teacher (11.9 vs 12.3).
- •Mace's Lane Middle School is the larger school with 490 students compared with 393.
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 Mace's Lane Middle School better than Sandy Hill Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Sandy Hill Elementary ranks higher (24.7 vs 19.2 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 Mace's Lane Middle School and Sandy Hill Elementary?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Cambridge and Cambridge in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Mace's Lane Middle School: 490. Sandy Hill Elementary: 393. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Mace's Lane Middle School and Sandy Hill Elementary rank in Maryland?
Mace's Lane Middle School is 199th of 225 and Sandy Hill Elementary is 675th of 879 among middle schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).