Argyle Middle vs Strathmore Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Maryland, United States, 1.5 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
Strathmore Elementary
Silver Spring · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
464 students
| Measure | Argyle Middle Silver Spring, Maryland | Strathmore Elementary Silver Spring, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 32 Lower 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #157 of 225 | #595 of 879 |
| National rank | #11585 of 15,369 | #38438 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 3–5 |
| Students | 868 | 464 |
| Enrollment | 868 | 464 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 61.4% | 73.5% |
| Students per teacher | 13.4 | 14.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 36% | 28% |
| Math proficiency | 19% | 34% |
| city | Silver Spring | Silver Spring |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Argyle Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (31.6 vs 30.2).
- •Strathmore Elementary does better on math proficiency (34% vs 19%).
- •Argyle Middle does better on reading proficiency (36% vs 28%).
- •Argyle Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (61.4% vs 73.5%).
- •Argyle Middle does better on students per teacher (13.4 vs 14.1).
- •Argyle Middle is the larger school with 868 students compared with 464.
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 Strathmore Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Argyle Middle ranks higher (31.6 vs 30.2 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 Strathmore Elementary?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Silver Spring and Silver Spring in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Argyle Middle: 868. Strathmore Elementary: 464. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Argyle Middle and Strathmore Elementary rank in Maryland?
Argyle Middle is 157th of 225 and Strathmore Elementary is 595th of 879 among middle schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).