Milton M. Somers Middle School vs Phoenix International School of the Arts
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Maryland, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Milton M. Somers Middle School
La Plata · Public middle · Grades 6–8
671 students
Phoenix International School of the Arts
La Plata · Charter middle · Grades 6–8
243 students
| Measure | Milton M. Somers Middle School La Plata, Maryland | Phoenix International School of the Arts La Plata, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 46 Lower 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| State rank | #113 of 225 | #76 of 225 |
| National rank | #8512 of 15,369 | #6065 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 671 | 243 |
| Enrollment | 671 | 243 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 43.2% | 42% |
| Students per teacher | 13.7 | 16.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 41% | – |
| Math proficiency | 33% | – |
| city | La Plata | La Plata |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Phoenix International School of the Arts scores higher on the Success Index (US) (57.3 vs 46.0).
- •Phoenix International School of the Arts does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (42% vs 43.2%).
- •Milton M. Somers Middle School does better on students per teacher (13.7 vs 16.2).
- •Milton M. Somers Middle School is the larger school with 671 students compared with 243.
- •Milton M. Somers Middle School is a public school while Phoenix International School of the Arts is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Milton M. Somers Middle School better than Phoenix International School of the Arts?
On the Success Index (US), Phoenix International School of the Arts ranks higher (57.3 vs 46.0 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 Milton M. Somers Middle School and Phoenix International School of the Arts?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between La Plata and La Plata in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Milton M. Somers Middle School: 671. Phoenix International School of the Arts: 243. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Milton M. Somers Middle School and Phoenix International School of the Arts rank in Maryland?
Milton M. Somers Middle School is 113th of 225 and Phoenix International School of the Arts is 76th of 225 among middle schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).