Earle B. Wood Middle vs Rock Creek Valley Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Maryland, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Earle B. Wood Middle
Rockville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,019 students
Rock Creek Valley Elementary
Rockville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
332 students
| Measure | Earle B. Wood Middle Rockville, Maryland | Rock Creek Valley Elementary Rockville, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 48 Lower 50% | 63 Top 50% |
| State rank | #109 of 225 | #244 of 879 |
| National rank | #8118 of 15,369 | #16126 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,019 | 332 |
| Enrollment | 1,019 | 332 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 44.7% | 37% |
| Students per teacher | 13.8 | 9.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 46% | 49% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 47% |
| city | Rockville | Rockville |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Rock Creek Valley Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (63.0 vs 47.8).
- •Rock Creek Valley Elementary does better on math proficiency (47% vs 32%).
- •Rock Creek Valley Elementary does better on reading proficiency (49% vs 46%).
- •Rock Creek Valley Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (37% vs 44.7%).
- •Rock Creek Valley Elementary does better on students per teacher (9.5 vs 13.8).
- •Earle B. Wood Middle is the larger school with 1,019 students compared with 332.
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 Earle B. Wood Middle better than Rock Creek Valley Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Rock Creek Valley Elementary ranks higher (63.0 vs 47.8 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 Earle B. Wood Middle and Rock Creek Valley Elementary?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Rockville and Rockville in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Earle B. Wood Middle: 1,019. Rock Creek Valley Elementary: 332. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Earle B. Wood Middle and Rock Creek Valley Elementary rank in Maryland?
Earle B. Wood Middle is 109th of 225 and Rock Creek Valley Elementary is 244th of 879 among middle schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).