Dr. Sally K. Ride Elementary vs Neelsville Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Maryland, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dr. Sally K. Ride Elementary
Germantown · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
428 students
Neelsville Middle
Germantown · Public middle · Grades 6–8
781 students
| Measure | Dr. Sally K. Ride Elementary Germantown, Maryland | Neelsville Middle Germantown, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 40 Lower 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #480 of 879 | #179 of 225 |
| National rank | #31728 of 50,301 | #12750 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 428 | 781 |
| Enrollment | 428 | 781 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 62.4% | 55.1% |
| Students per teacher | 10.2 | 14.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 28% |
| Math proficiency | 29% | 10% |
| city | Germantown | Germantown |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Dr. Sally K. Ride Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (40.3 vs 25.6).
- •Dr. Sally K. Ride Elementary does better on math proficiency (29% vs 10%).
- •Dr. Sally K. Ride Elementary does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 28%).
- •Neelsville Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (55.1% vs 62.4%).
- •Dr. Sally K. Ride Elementary does better on students per teacher (10.2 vs 14.5).
- •Neelsville Middle is the larger school with 781 students compared with 428.
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 Dr. Sally K. Ride Elementary better than Neelsville Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Dr. Sally K. Ride Elementary ranks higher (40.3 vs 25.6 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 Dr. Sally K. Ride Elementary and Neelsville Middle?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Germantown and Germantown in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dr. Sally K. Ride Elementary: 428. Neelsville Middle: 781. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dr. Sally K. Ride Elementary and Neelsville Middle rank in Maryland?
Dr. Sally K. Ride Elementary is 480th of 879 and Neelsville Middle is 179th of 225 among elementary schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).