Mary H. Matula Elementary School vs Milton M. Somers Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Maryland, United States, 3.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mary H. Matula Elementary School
La Plata · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
610 students
Milton M. Somers Middle School
La Plata · Public middle · Grades 6–8
671 students
| Measure | Mary H. Matula Elementary School La Plata, Maryland | Milton M. Somers Middle School La Plata, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 47 Lower 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #396 of 879 | #113 of 225 |
| National rank | #27307 of 50,301 | #8512 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 610 | 671 |
| Enrollment | 610 | 671 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 40.5% | 43.2% |
| Students per teacher | 14.5 | 13.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 43% | 41% |
| Math proficiency | 36% | 33% |
| city | La Plata | La Plata |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (46.8 vs 46.0).
- •Mary H. Matula Elementary School does better on math proficiency (36% vs 33%).
- •Mary H. Matula Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (43% vs 41%).
- •Mary H. Matula Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (40.5% vs 43.2%).
- •Milton M. Somers Middle School does better on students per teacher (13.7 vs 14.5).
- •Milton M. Somers Middle School is the larger school with 671 students compared with 610.
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 Mary H. Matula Elementary School better than Milton M. Somers Middle School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Mary H. Matula Elementary School and Milton M. Somers Middle School?
About 3.0 km in a straight line, between La Plata and La Plata in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Mary H. Matula Elementary School: 610. Milton M. Somers Middle School: 671. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Mary H. Matula Elementary School and Milton M. Somers Middle School rank in Maryland?
Mary H. Matula Elementary School is 396th of 879 and Milton M. Somers Middle School is 113th of 225 among elementary schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).