Benfield Elementary vs Oakland Terrace Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Maryland, United States, 41 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Benfield Elementary
Severna Park · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
500 students
Oakland Terrace Elementary
Silver Spring · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
500 students
| Measure | Benfield Elementary Severna Park, Maryland | Oakland Terrace Elementary Silver Spring, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 88 Top 5% | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank | #16 of 879 | #120 of 879 |
| National rank | #1455 of 50,301 | #8728 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 500 | 500 |
| Enrollment | 500 | 500 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 8.2% | 30.2% |
| Students per teacher | 15.6 | 11.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 91% | 63% |
| Math proficiency | 77% | 54% |
| city | Severna Park | Silver Spring |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Benfield Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (87.5 vs 73.8).
- •Benfield Elementary does better on math proficiency (77% vs 54%).
- •Benfield Elementary does better on reading proficiency (91% vs 63%).
- •Benfield Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (8.2% vs 30.2%).
- •Oakland Terrace Elementary does better on students per teacher (11.6 vs 15.6).
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 Benfield Elementary better than Oakland Terrace Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Benfield Elementary ranks higher (87.5 vs 73.8 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 Benfield Elementary and Oakland Terrace Elementary?
About 41 km in a straight line, between Severna Park and Silver Spring in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Benfield Elementary: 500. Oakland Terrace Elementary: 500. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Benfield Elementary and Oakland Terrace Elementary rank in Maryland?
Benfield Elementary is 16th of 879 and Oakland Terrace Elementary is 120th of 879 among elementary schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).