Burning Tree Elementary vs North Bethesda Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Maryland, United States, 2.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Burning Tree Elementary
Bethesda · Public elementary · Grades K–5
479 students
North Bethesda Middle
Bethesda · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,224 students
| Measure | Burning Tree Elementary Bethesda, Maryland | North Bethesda Middle Bethesda, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 87 Top 5% | 81 Top 10% |
| State rank | #19 of 879 | #14 of 225 |
| National rank | #1536 of 50,301 | #1417 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 479 | 1,224 |
| Enrollment | 479 | 1,224 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 8.6% | 15.9% |
| Students per teacher | 14.1 | 17.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 79% | 76% |
| Math proficiency | 73% | 65% |
| city | Bethesda | Bethesda |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Burning Tree Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (87.3 vs 80.5).
- •Burning Tree Elementary does better on math proficiency (73% vs 65%).
- •Burning Tree Elementary does better on reading proficiency (79% vs 76%).
- •Burning Tree Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (8.6% vs 15.9%).
- •Burning Tree Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.1 vs 17.2).
- •North Bethesda Middle is the larger school with 1,224 students compared with 479.
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 Burning Tree Elementary better than North Bethesda Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Burning Tree Elementary ranks higher (87.3 vs 80.5 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 Burning Tree Elementary and North Bethesda Middle?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Bethesda and Bethesda in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Burning Tree Elementary: 479. North Bethesda Middle: 1,224. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Burning Tree Elementary and North Bethesda Middle rank in Maryland?
Burning Tree Elementary is 19th of 879 and North Bethesda Middle is 14th of 225 among elementary schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).