Cresthaven Elementary vs Eastern 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.
Cresthaven Elementary
Silver Spring · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
474 students
Eastern Middle
Silver Spring · Public middle · Grades 6–8
963 students
| Measure | Cresthaven Elementary Silver Spring, Maryland | Eastern Middle Silver Spring, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 34 Lower 50% | 48 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #548 of 879 | #107 of 225 |
| National rank | #36097 of 50,301 | #8073 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 3–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 474 | 963 |
| Enrollment | 474 | 963 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 62.7% | 52.4% |
| Students per teacher | 11.9 | 13.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 31% | 45% |
| Math proficiency | 25% | 38% |
| city | Silver Spring | Silver Spring |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Eastern Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (48.0 vs 33.7).
- •Eastern Middle does better on math proficiency (38% vs 25%).
- •Eastern Middle does better on reading proficiency (45% vs 31%).
- •Eastern Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (52.4% vs 62.7%).
- •Cresthaven Elementary does better on students per teacher (11.9 vs 13.8).
- •Eastern Middle is the larger school with 963 students compared with 474.
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 Cresthaven Elementary better than Eastern Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Eastern Middle ranks higher (48.0 vs 33.7 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 Cresthaven Elementary and Eastern Middle?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Silver Spring and Silver Spring in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cresthaven Elementary: 474. Eastern Middle: 963. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cresthaven Elementary and Eastern Middle rank in Maryland?
Cresthaven Elementary is 548th of 879 and Eastern Middle is 107th of 225 among elementary schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).