Diamond Elementary vs Ridgeview Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Maryland, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Diamond Elementary
Gaithersburg · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
654 students
Ridgeview Middle
Gaithersburg · Public middle · Grades 6–8
722 students
| Measure | Diamond Elementary Gaithersburg, Maryland | Ridgeview Middle Gaithersburg, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 84 Top 10% | 58 Top 50% |
| State rank | #33 of 879 | #75 of 225 |
| National rank | #2751 of 50,301 | #5976 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 654 | 722 |
| Enrollment | 654 | 722 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 12.4% | 41.7% |
| Students per teacher | 15.2 | 14.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 76% | 55% |
| Math proficiency | 75% | 40% |
| city | Gaithersburg | Gaithersburg |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Diamond Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (84.3 vs 57.7).
- •Diamond Elementary does better on math proficiency (75% vs 40%).
- •Diamond Elementary does better on reading proficiency (76% vs 55%).
- •Diamond Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (12.4% vs 41.7%).
- •Ridgeview Middle does better on students per teacher (14.2 vs 15.2).
- •Ridgeview Middle is the larger school with 722 students compared with 654.
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 Diamond Elementary better than Ridgeview Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Diamond Elementary ranks higher (84.3 vs 57.7 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 Diamond Elementary and Ridgeview Middle?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Gaithersburg and Gaithersburg in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Diamond Elementary: 654. Ridgeview Middle: 722. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Diamond Elementary and Ridgeview Middle rank in Maryland?
Diamond Elementary is 33rd of 879 and Ridgeview Middle is 75th of 225 among elementary schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).