DuFief Elementary vs Lakelands Park Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Maryland, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
DuFief Elementary
Gaithersburg · Public elementary · Grades K–5
276 students
Lakelands Park Middle
Gaithersburg · Public middle · Grades 6–8
993 students
| Measure | DuFief Elementary Gaithersburg, Maryland | Lakelands Park Middle Gaithersburg, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 77 Top 25% | 67 Top 50% |
| State rank | #91 of 879 | #55 of 225 |
| National rank | #6931 of 50,301 | #3934 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 276 | 993 |
| Enrollment | 276 | 993 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 20.7% | 34% |
| Students per teacher | 11.0 | 15.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 63% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 49% |
| city | Gaithersburg | Gaithersburg |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •DuFief Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (76.6 vs 67.3).
- •DuFief Elementary does better on math proficiency (62% vs 49%).
- •Lakelands Park Middle does better on reading proficiency (63% vs 57%).
- •DuFief Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (20.7% vs 34%).
- •DuFief Elementary does better on students per teacher (11.0 vs 15.3).
- •Lakelands Park Middle is the larger school with 993 students compared with 276.
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 DuFief Elementary better than Lakelands Park Middle?
On the Success Index (US), DuFief Elementary ranks higher (76.6 vs 67.3 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 DuFief Elementary and Lakelands Park Middle?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Gaithersburg and Gaithersburg in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
DuFief Elementary: 276. Lakelands Park Middle: 993. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do DuFief Elementary and Lakelands Park Middle rank in Maryland?
DuFief Elementary is 91st of 879 and Lakelands Park Middle is 55th of 225 among elementary schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).