A. Mario Loiederman Middle vs Highland Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Maryland, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
A. Mario Loiederman Middle
Silver Spring · Public middle · Grades 6–8
978 students
Highland Elementary
Silver Spring · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
509 students
| Measure | A. Mario Loiederman Middle Silver Spring, Maryland | Highland Elementary Silver Spring, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 30 Lower 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank | #161 of 225 | #358 of 879 |
| National rank | #11843 of 15,369 | #24527 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 978 | 509 |
| Enrollment | 978 | 509 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 62.8% | 59.9% |
| Students per teacher | 13.0 | 12.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 12% | 43% |
| city | Silver Spring | Silver Spring |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Highland Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (50.9 vs 30.4).
- •Highland Elementary does better on math proficiency (43% vs 12%).
- •Highland Elementary does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 37%).
- •Highland Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (59.9% vs 62.8%).
- •Highland Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.4 vs 13.0).
- •A. Mario Loiederman Middle is the larger school with 978 students compared with 509.
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 A. Mario Loiederman Middle better than Highland Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Highland Elementary ranks higher (50.9 vs 30.4 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 A. Mario Loiederman Middle and Highland Elementary?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Silver Spring and Silver Spring in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
A. Mario Loiederman Middle: 978. Highland Elementary: 509. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do A. Mario Loiederman Middle and Highland Elementary rank in Maryland?
A. Mario Loiederman Middle is 161st of 225 and Highland Elementary is 358th of 879 among middle schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).