Argyle Middle vs Weller Road Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Maryland, United States, 3.1 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
Weller Road Elementary
Silver Spring · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
691 students
| Measure | Argyle Middle Silver Spring, Maryland | Weller Road Elementary Silver Spring, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 32 Lower 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #157 of 225 | #510 of 879 |
| National rank | #11585 of 15,369 | #33329 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 868 | 691 |
| Enrollment | 868 | 691 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 61.4% | 65.3% |
| Students per teacher | 13.4 | 11.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 36% | 31% |
| Math proficiency | 19% | 36% |
| city | Silver Spring | Silver Spring |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Weller Road Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (38.0 vs 31.6).
- •Weller Road Elementary does better on math proficiency (36% vs 19%).
- •Argyle Middle does better on reading proficiency (36% vs 31%).
- •Argyle Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (61.4% vs 65.3%).
- •Weller Road Elementary does better on students per teacher (11.5 vs 13.4).
- •Argyle Middle is the larger school with 868 students compared with 691.
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 Weller Road Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Weller Road Elementary ranks higher (38.0 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 Weller Road Elementary?
About 3.1 km in a straight line, between Silver Spring and Silver Spring in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Argyle Middle: 868. Weller Road Elementary: 691. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Argyle Middle and Weller Road Elementary rank in Maryland?
Argyle Middle is 157th of 225 and Weller Road Elementary is 510th of 879 among middle schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).