Candlewood Elementary vs Shady Grove Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Maryland, United States, 2.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Candlewood Elementary
Rockville · Public elementary · Grades K–5
358 students
Shady Grove Middle
Gaithersburg · Public middle · Grades 6–8
514 students
| Measure | Candlewood Elementary Rockville, Maryland | Shady Grove Middle Gaithersburg, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 74 Top 25% | 41 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #124 of 879 | #124 of 225 |
| National rank | #8836 of 50,301 | #9543 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 358 | 514 |
| Enrollment | 358 | 514 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 33.2% | 52.3% |
| Students per teacher | 13.3 | 13.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 41% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 28% |
| city | Rockville | Gaithersburg |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Candlewood Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (73.6 vs 41.3).
- •Candlewood Elementary does better on math proficiency (57% vs 28%).
- •Candlewood Elementary does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 41%).
- •Candlewood Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (33.2% vs 52.3%).
- •Shady Grove Middle does better on students per teacher (13.2 vs 13.3).
- •Shady Grove Middle is the larger school with 514 students compared with 358.
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 Candlewood Elementary better than Shady Grove Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Candlewood Elementary ranks higher (73.6 vs 41.3 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 Candlewood Elementary and Shady Grove Middle?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Rockville and Gaithersburg in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Candlewood Elementary: 358. Shady Grove Middle: 514. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Candlewood Elementary and Shady Grove Middle rank in Maryland?
Candlewood Elementary is 124th of 879 and Shady Grove Middle is 124th of 225 among elementary schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).