Briggs Chaney Middle vs Dr. Charles R. Drew Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Maryland, United States, 2.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Briggs Chaney Middle
Silver Spring · Public middle · Grades 6–8
858 students
Dr. Charles R. Drew Elementary
Silver Spring · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
485 students
| Measure | Briggs Chaney Middle Silver Spring, Maryland | Dr. Charles R. Drew Elementary Silver Spring, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 33 Lower 50% | 67 Top 50% |
| State rank | #154 of 225 | #187 of 879 |
| National rank | #11286 of 15,369 | #13136 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 858 | 485 |
| Enrollment | 858 | 485 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 62% | 61.9% |
| Students per teacher | 14.8 | 12.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 63% |
| Math proficiency | 20% | 60% |
| city | Silver Spring | Silver Spring |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Dr. Charles R. Drew Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (67.4 vs 33.0).
- •Dr. Charles R. Drew Elementary does better on math proficiency (60% vs 20%).
- •Dr. Charles R. Drew Elementary does better on reading proficiency (63% vs 42%).
- •Dr. Charles R. Drew Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (61.9% vs 62%).
- •Dr. Charles R. Drew Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.1 vs 14.8).
- •Briggs Chaney Middle is the larger school with 858 students compared with 485.
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 Briggs Chaney Middle better than Dr. Charles R. Drew Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Dr. Charles R. Drew Elementary ranks higher (67.4 vs 33.0 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 Briggs Chaney Middle and Dr. Charles R. Drew Elementary?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Silver Spring and Silver Spring in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Briggs Chaney Middle: 858. Dr. Charles R. Drew Elementary: 485. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Briggs Chaney Middle and Dr. Charles R. Drew Elementary rank in Maryland?
Briggs Chaney Middle is 154th of 225 and Dr. Charles R. Drew Elementary is 187th of 879 among middle schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).