Burning Tree Elementary vs Thomas W. Pyle Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Maryland, United States, 1.1 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
Thomas W. Pyle Middle
Bethesda · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,259 students
| Measure | Burning Tree Elementary Bethesda, Maryland | Thomas W. Pyle Middle Bethesda, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 87 Top 5% | 87 Top 5% |
| State rank | #19 of 879 | #3 of 225 |
| National rank | #1536 of 50,301 | #553 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 479 | 1,259 |
| Enrollment | 479 | 1,259 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 8.6% | 6.4% |
| Students per teacher | 14.1 | 17.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 79% | 82% |
| Math proficiency | 73% | 82% |
| city | Bethesda | Bethesda |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (87.3 vs 87.0).
- •Thomas W. Pyle Middle does better on math proficiency (82% vs 73%).
- •Thomas W. Pyle Middle does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 79%).
- •Thomas W. Pyle Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (6.4% vs 8.6%).
- •Burning Tree Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.1 vs 17.0).
- •Thomas W. Pyle Middle is the larger school with 1,259 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 Thomas W. Pyle Middle?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Burning Tree Elementary and Thomas W. Pyle Middle?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Bethesda and Bethesda in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Burning Tree Elementary: 479. Thomas W. Pyle Middle: 1,259. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Burning Tree Elementary and Thomas W. Pyle Middle rank in Maryland?
Burning Tree Elementary is 19th of 879 and Thomas W. Pyle Middle is 3rd of 225 among elementary schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).