Bel Pre Elementary vs Walter S. Mills - Parole Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Maryland, United States, 47 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bel Pre Elementary
Silver Spring · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
558 students
Walter S. Mills - Parole Elementary
Annapolis · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
559 students
| Measure | Bel Pre Elementary Silver Spring, Maryland | Walter S. Mills - Parole Elementary Annapolis, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 61 Top 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #263 of 879 | #722 of 879 |
| National rank | #17631 of 50,301 | #44002 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–2 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 558 | 559 |
| Enrollment | 558 | 559 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 58.8% | 95% |
| Students per teacher | 12.4 | 10.2 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 21% |
| Math proficiency | – | 19% |
| city | Silver Spring | Annapolis |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bel Pre Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (60.8 vs 21.4).
- •Bel Pre Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (58.8% vs 95%).
- •Walter S. Mills - Parole Elementary does better on students per teacher (10.2 vs 12.4).
- •Walter S. Mills - Parole Elementary is the larger school with 559 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 Bel Pre Elementary better than Walter S. Mills - Parole Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Bel Pre Elementary ranks higher (60.8 vs 21.4 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 Bel Pre Elementary and Walter S. Mills - Parole Elementary?
About 47 km in a straight line, between Silver Spring and Annapolis in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bel Pre Elementary: 558. Walter S. Mills - Parole Elementary: 559. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bel Pre Elementary and Walter S. Mills - Parole Elementary rank in Maryland?
Bel Pre Elementary is 263rd of 879 and Walter S. Mills - Parole Elementary is 722nd of 879 among elementary schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).