Brown Station Elementary vs Ridgeview Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Maryland, United States, 2.0 km 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
Ridgeview Middle
Gaithersburg · Public middle · Grades 6–8
722 students
| Measure | Brown Station Elementary Gaithersburg, Maryland | Ridgeview Middle Gaithersburg, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 36 Lower 50% | 58 Top 50% |
| State rank | #531 of 879 | #75 of 225 |
| National rank | #34496 of 50,301 | #5976 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 572 | 722 |
| Enrollment | 572 | 722 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 57.5% | 41.7% |
| Students per teacher | 10.0 | 14.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 23% | 55% |
| Math proficiency | 30% | 40% |
| city | Gaithersburg | Gaithersburg |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ridgeview Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (57.7 vs 36.2).
- •Ridgeview Middle does better on math proficiency (40% vs 30%).
- •Ridgeview Middle does better on reading proficiency (55% vs 23%).
- •Ridgeview Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (41.7% vs 57.5%).
- •Brown Station Elementary does better on students per teacher (10.0 vs 14.2).
- •Ridgeview Middle is the larger school with 722 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 Ridgeview Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Ridgeview Middle ranks higher (57.7 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 Ridgeview Middle?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Gaithersburg and Gaithersburg in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Brown Station Elementary: 572. Ridgeview Middle: 722. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Brown Station Elementary and Ridgeview Middle rank in Maryland?
Brown Station Elementary is 531st of 879 and Ridgeview Middle is 75th of 225 among elementary schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).