Arcola Elementary vs Odessa Shannon Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Maryland, United States, 895 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Arcola Elementary
Silver Spring · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
747 students
Odessa Shannon Middle
Silver Spring · Public middle · Grades 6–8
784 students
| Measure | Arcola Elementary Silver Spring, Maryland | Odessa Shannon Middle Silver Spring, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 33 Lower 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #558 of 879 | #158 of 225 |
| National rank | #36711 of 50,301 | #11627 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 747 | 784 |
| Enrollment | 747 | 784 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 57.4% | 55.6% |
| Students per teacher | 13.1 | 12.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 28% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 26% | 17% |
| city | Silver Spring | Silver Spring |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Arcola Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (32.8 vs 31.5).
- •Arcola Elementary does better on math proficiency (26% vs 17%).
- •Odessa Shannon Middle does better on reading proficiency (32% vs 28%).
- •Odessa Shannon Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (55.6% vs 57.4%).
- •Odessa Shannon Middle does better on students per teacher (12.9 vs 13.1).
- •Odessa Shannon Middle is the larger school with 784 students compared with 747.
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 Arcola Elementary better than Odessa Shannon Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Arcola Elementary ranks higher (32.8 vs 31.5 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 Arcola Elementary and Odessa Shannon Middle?
About 895 m in a straight line, between Silver Spring and Silver Spring in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Arcola Elementary: 747. Odessa Shannon Middle: 784. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Arcola Elementary and Odessa Shannon Middle rank in Maryland?
Arcola Elementary is 558th of 879 and Odessa Shannon Middle is 158th of 225 among elementary schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).