Milton M. Somers Middle School vs Walter J. Mitchell Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Maryland, United States, 567 m 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
Walter J. Mitchell Elementary School
La Plata · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
663 students
| Measure | Milton M. Somers Middle School La Plata, Maryland | Walter J. Mitchell Elementary School La Plata, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 46 Lower 50% | 53 Top 50% |
| State rank | #113 of 225 | #326 of 879 |
| National rank | #8512 of 15,369 | #22876 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 671 | 663 |
| Enrollment | 671 | 663 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 43.2% | 36.3% |
| Students per teacher | 13.7 | 18.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 41% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 33% | 47% |
| city | La Plata | La Plata |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Walter J. Mitchell Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (53.3 vs 46.0).
- •Walter J. Mitchell Elementary School does better on math proficiency (47% vs 33%).
- •Walter J. Mitchell Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 41%).
- •Walter J. Mitchell Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (36.3% vs 43.2%).
- •Milton M. Somers Middle School does better on students per teacher (13.7 vs 18.4).
- •Milton M. Somers Middle School is the larger school with 671 students compared with 663.
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 Walter J. Mitchell Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Walter J. Mitchell Elementary School ranks higher (53.3 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 Walter J. Mitchell Elementary School?
About 567 m in a straight line, between La Plata and La Plata in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Milton M. Somers Middle School: 671. Walter J. Mitchell Elementary School: 663. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Milton M. Somers Middle School and Walter J. Mitchell Elementary School rank in Maryland?
Milton M. Somers Middle School is 113th of 225 and Walter J. Mitchell Elementary School is 326th of 879 among middle schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).