Northeast Middle vs Sunset Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Maryland, United States, 3.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Northeast Middle
Pasadena · Public middle · Grades 6–8
901 students
Sunset Elementary
Pasadena · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
520 students
| Measure | Northeast Middle Pasadena, Maryland | Sunset Elementary Pasadena, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 34 Lower 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| State rank | #152 of 225 | #299 of 879 |
| National rank | #11084 of 15,369 | #20363 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 901 | 520 |
| Enrollment | 901 | 520 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 48.6% | 41.3% |
| Students per teacher | 14.8 | 15.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 34% | 56% |
| Math proficiency | 23% | 46% |
| city | Pasadena | Pasadena |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sunset Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (56.9 vs 34.0).
- •Sunset Elementary does better on math proficiency (46% vs 23%).
- •Sunset Elementary does better on reading proficiency (56% vs 34%).
- •Sunset Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (41.3% vs 48.6%).
- •Northeast Middle does better on students per teacher (14.8 vs 15.3).
- •Northeast Middle is the larger school with 901 students compared with 520.
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 Northeast Middle better than Sunset Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Sunset Elementary ranks higher (56.9 vs 34.0 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 Northeast Middle and Sunset Elementary?
About 3.3 km in a straight line, between Pasadena and Pasadena in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Northeast Middle: 901. Sunset Elementary: 520. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Northeast Middle and Sunset Elementary rank in Maryland?
Northeast Middle is 152nd of 225 and Sunset Elementary is 299th of 879 among middle schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).