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Sonia Sotomayor Middle at Adelphi

8820 Riggs Rd, Adelphi, MD 20783 · (301) 952-6300 · Prince George's County
GRADES 06–08MIDDLE21-SUBURBTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL1,077 STUDENTS
Enrollment
1,077
Middle
DISTRICT 933 · STATE 764
Student : Teacher
16.3:1
66 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 15.3:1 · STATE 14.3:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
92%
994 students
DISTRICT 79% · STATE 54%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other middle schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade
Grade 6
393
Grade 7
343
Grade 8
341
Student demographics
White
61%
DISTRICT 4% · STATE 31%
Hispanic
99392%
DISTRICT 41% · STATE 24%
Black
696%
DISTRICT 50% · STATE 32%
Asian
61%
DISTRICT 3% · STATE 7%
Two+
20%
DISTRICT 1% · STATE 5%
Native American
10%
DISTRICT 0% · STATE 0%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Male
59655%
Female
48145%

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Test scores

MCAP 2024-25 . % Proficient (Levels 3-4)
English Language Arts
21.3%
MD avg 50.6% . +5.1pp since 2023
Math
10.0%
MD avg 34.8% . +0.0pp since 2023
Source: MCAP. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →

BeatsExpectations

Demographically-adjusted score · methodology
Tier
AS EXPECTED
Performing as predicted given the school's student profile
Actual proficiency
14.4%
composite math + reading, all grades
Predicted
19.6%
based on MD schools with similar FRL share
Beats by
-5.2pp
below demographic expectation
BeatsExpectations runs a per-state regression of proficiency on free/reduced-lunch share, then scores each school by residual. How this is calculated →

About Sonia Sotomayor Middle at Adelphi

Sonia Sotomayor Middle at Adelphi operates as a mid-sized middle school in Adelphi, Maryland, operated by Prince George's County Public Schools. Current enrollment sits at 1,077 students spanning grades 6 through 8. Compared to the state average of about 764 students per school, that is 41% above typical.

Prince George's County Public Schools comprises 199 schools with combined enrollment of 132,693 students; Sonia Sotomayor Middle at Adelphi is among them.

In terms of who attends, Sonia Sotomayor Middle at Adelphi records that 92% of students identify as Hispanic, making the school strongly Hispanic-majority; the rest is composed of 6% Black. The wider county runs roughly 23% Hispanic, putting the school's mix meaningfully more Hispanic than the area baseline.

On the income-and-resources front, Sonia Sotomayor Middle at Adelphi reports 66 full-time-equivalent teachers, putting the student-to-teacher ratio at about 16.3:1. Statewide, the average ratio sits near 14.3:1, putting Sonia Sotomayor Middle at Adelphi higher than the state norm the norm. Roughly 92% of students at Sonia Sotomayor Middle at Adelphi qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, often used as a Title I proxy. Set against Prince George's County (around 79%), the school's rate is noticeably above typical.

Adjusting for the school's free-and-reduced-lunch share, Sonia Sotomayor Middle at Adelphi tracks the demographic baseline. The model predicts 19.6% given the school's FRL share; actual proficiency is 14.4%.

In the broader community, the surrounding county (Prince George's County) records that median household income runs about $101,798, roughly 37% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and roughly 7% of residents live below the federal poverty line. In all, Prince George's County runs 203 public schools (combined enrollment of about 132,693 students), of which Sonia Sotomayor Middle at Adelphi is one.

The closest other public school is Cool Spring Elementary, roughly 0.1 miles away. Within five miles, there are 8 other public schools. Among the 7 schools in that immediate cluster with test data (this one included), Sonia Sotomayor Middle at Adelphi ranks 7th on composite proficiency, below the local average of 24.1%.

The campus sits in a residential setting.

On the community side, the feed for Sonia Sotomayor Middle at Adelphi typically covers sports schedules, lunch menu changes, and school spirit week. Posting is open to anyone connected to the school.

Prince George's County at a glance

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Population
959,754
Census ACS
Median income
$101,798
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
37%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
7%
Below federal line
Schools in county
203
132,693 students

Quick facts

School name
Sonia Sotomayor Middle at Adelphi
District
Prince George's County Public Schools
Address
8820 Riggs Rd, Adelphi, MD 20783
Phone
(301) 952-6300
County
Prince George's County
Level
Middle
Grade range
06–08
Total enrollment
1,077
Teachers (FTE)
66
Student–teacher ratio
16.3:1
Free/Reduced lunch
994 (92%)
Locale
21-Suburb: Large
NCES ID
240051090493
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

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Frequently asked questions

About Sonia Sotomayor Middle at Adelphi
What is the total enrollment at Sonia Sotomayor Middle at Adelphi?
Sonia Sotomayor Middle at Adelphi enrolls approximately 1,077 students in grades 06-08.
What age range does Sonia Sotomayor Middle at Adelphi serve?
Sonia Sotomayor Middle at Adelphi serves students from grade 06 through grade 08.
How many students per teacher at Sonia Sotomayor Middle at Adelphi?
Approximately 16.3:1 students per teacher at Sonia Sotomayor Middle at Adelphi.
What is the racial breakdown of students at Sonia Sotomayor Middle at Adelphi?
At Sonia Sotomayor Middle at Adelphi, the student body is approximately 1% White, 92% Hispanic, 6% Black, 1% Asian, 0% Two or more.
Is Sonia Sotomayor Middle at Adelphi public or private?
Sonia Sotomayor Middle at Adelphi is a public K-12 school, overseen by Prince George's County Public Schools.
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