Apple Grove Elementary vs DuFief Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Maryland, United States, 42 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Apple Grove Elementary
Fort Washington · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
277 students
DuFief Elementary
Gaithersburg · Public elementary · Grades K–5
276 students
| Measure | Apple Grove Elementary Fort Washington, Maryland | DuFief Elementary Gaithersburg, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 23 Lower 50% | 77 Top 25% |
| State rank | #705 of 879 | #91 of 879 |
| National rank | #43257 of 50,301 | #6931 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 277 | 276 |
| Enrollment | 277 | 276 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 93.5% | 20.7% |
| Students per teacher | 12.0 | 11.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 29% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 19% | 62% |
| city | Fort Washington | Gaithersburg |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •DuFief Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (76.6 vs 22.5).
- •DuFief Elementary does better on math proficiency (62% vs 19%).
- •DuFief Elementary does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 29%).
- •DuFief Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (20.7% vs 93.5%).
- •DuFief Elementary does better on students per teacher (11.0 vs 12.0).
- •Apple Grove Elementary is the larger school with 277 students compared with 276.
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 Apple Grove Elementary better than DuFief Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), DuFief Elementary ranks higher (76.6 vs 22.5 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 Apple Grove Elementary and DuFief Elementary?
About 42 km in a straight line, between Fort Washington and Gaithersburg in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Apple Grove Elementary: 277. DuFief Elementary: 276. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Apple Grove Elementary and DuFief Elementary rank in Maryland?
Apple Grove Elementary is 705th of 879 and DuFief Elementary is 91st of 879 among elementary schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).