Burnt Mills Elementary vs Francis Scott Key Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Maryland, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Burnt Mills Elementary
Silver Spring · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
747 students
Francis Scott Key Middle
Silver Spring · Public middle · Grades 6–8
950 students
| Measure | Burnt Mills Elementary Silver Spring, Maryland | Francis Scott Key Middle Silver Spring, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 46 Lower 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #413 of 879 | #165 of 225 |
| National rank | #28016 of 50,301 | #12034 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 747 | 950 |
| Enrollment | 747 | 950 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 62.1% | 63.3% |
| Students per teacher | 13.3 | 14.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 48% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 36% | 15% |
| city | Silver Spring | Silver Spring |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Burnt Mills Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (45.8 vs 29.4).
- •Burnt Mills Elementary does better on math proficiency (36% vs 15%).
- •Burnt Mills Elementary does better on reading proficiency (48% vs 37%).
- •Burnt Mills Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (62.1% vs 63.3%).
- •Burnt Mills Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.3 vs 14.0).
- •Francis Scott Key Middle is the larger school with 950 students compared with 747.
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 Burnt Mills Elementary better than Francis Scott Key Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Burnt Mills Elementary ranks higher (45.8 vs 29.4 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 Burnt Mills Elementary and Francis Scott Key Middle?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Silver Spring and Silver Spring in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Burnt Mills Elementary: 747. Francis Scott Key Middle: 950. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Burnt Mills Elementary and Francis Scott Key Middle rank in Maryland?
Burnt Mills Elementary is 413th of 879 and Francis Scott Key Middle is 165th of 225 among elementary schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).