Argyle Middle vs Bel Pre Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Maryland, United States, 1.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Argyle Middle
Silver Spring · Public middle · Grades 6–8
868 students
Bel Pre Elementary
Silver Spring · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
558 students
| Measure | Argyle Middle Silver Spring, Maryland | Bel Pre Elementary Silver Spring, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 32 Lower 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank | #157 of 225 | #263 of 879 |
| National rank | #11585 of 15,369 | #17631 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–2 |
| Students | 868 | 558 |
| Enrollment | 868 | 558 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 61.4% | 58.8% |
| Students per teacher | 13.4 | 12.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 36% | – |
| Math proficiency | 19% | – |
| city | Silver Spring | Silver Spring |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bel Pre Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (60.8 vs 31.6).
- •Bel Pre Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (58.8% vs 61.4%).
- •Bel Pre Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.4 vs 13.4).
- •Argyle Middle is the larger school with 868 students compared with 558.
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 Argyle Middle better than Bel Pre Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Bel Pre Elementary ranks higher (60.8 vs 31.6 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 Argyle Middle and Bel Pre Elementary?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Silver Spring and Silver Spring in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Argyle Middle: 868. Bel Pre Elementary: 558. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Argyle Middle and Bel Pre Elementary rank in Maryland?
Argyle Middle is 157th of 225 and Bel Pre Elementary is 263rd of 879 among middle schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).