Brown Station Elementary vs Diamond Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Maryland, United States, 791 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Brown Station Elementary
Gaithersburg · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
572 students
Diamond Elementary
Gaithersburg · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
654 students
| Measure | Brown Station Elementary Gaithersburg, Maryland | Diamond Elementary Gaithersburg, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 36 Lower 50% | 84 Top 10% |
| State rank | #531 of 879 | #33 of 879 |
| National rank | #34496 of 50,301 | #2751 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 572 | 654 |
| Enrollment | 572 | 654 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 57.5% | 12.4% |
| Students per teacher | 10.0 | 15.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 23% | 76% |
| Math proficiency | 30% | 75% |
| city | Gaithersburg | Gaithersburg |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Diamond Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (84.3 vs 36.2).
- •Diamond Elementary does better on math proficiency (75% vs 30%).
- •Diamond Elementary does better on reading proficiency (76% vs 23%).
- •Diamond Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (12.4% vs 57.5%).
- •Brown Station Elementary does better on students per teacher (10.0 vs 15.2).
- •Diamond Elementary is the larger school with 654 students compared with 572.
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 Brown Station Elementary better than Diamond Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Diamond Elementary ranks higher (84.3 vs 36.2 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 Brown Station Elementary and Diamond Elementary?
About 791 m in a straight line, between Gaithersburg and Gaithersburg in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Brown Station Elementary: 572. Diamond Elementary: 654. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Brown Station Elementary and Diamond Elementary rank in Maryland?
Brown Station Elementary is 531st of 879 and Diamond Elementary is 33rd of 879 among elementary schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).