Maple Elementary School vs Sandy Hill Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Maryland, United States, 4.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Maple Elementary School
Cambridge · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
483 students
Sandy Hill Elementary
Cambridge · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
393 students
| Measure | Maple Elementary School Cambridge, Maryland | Sandy Hill Elementary Cambridge, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 21 Lower 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #726 of 879 | #675 of 879 |
| National rank | #44107 of 50,301 | #41900 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 483 | 393 |
| Enrollment | 483 | 393 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 79.7% | 80.9% |
| Students per teacher | 14.6 | 11.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 20% | 22% |
| Math proficiency | 25% | 22% |
| city | Cambridge | Cambridge |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sandy Hill Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (24.7 vs 21.2).
- •Maple Elementary School does better on math proficiency (25% vs 22%).
- •Sandy Hill Elementary does better on reading proficiency (22% vs 20%).
- •Maple Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (79.7% vs 80.9%).
- •Sandy Hill Elementary does better on students per teacher (11.9 vs 14.6).
- •Maple Elementary School is the larger school with 483 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 Maple Elementary School better than Sandy Hill Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Sandy Hill Elementary ranks higher (24.7 vs 21.2 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 Maple Elementary School and Sandy Hill Elementary?
About 4.5 km in a straight line, between Cambridge and Cambridge in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Maple Elementary School: 483. Sandy Hill Elementary: 393. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Maple Elementary School and Sandy Hill Elementary rank in Maryland?
Maple Elementary School is 726th of 879 and Sandy Hill Elementary is 675th of 879 among elementary schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).