Earle B. Wood Middle vs Silver Spring International Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Maryland, United States, 13 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
Silver Spring International Middle
Silver Spring · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,015 students
| Measure | Earle B. Wood Middle Rockville, Maryland | Silver Spring International Middle Silver Spring, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 48 Lower 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #109 of 225 | #115 of 225 |
| National rank | #8118 of 15,369 | #8657 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 1,019 | 1,015 |
| Enrollment | 1,019 | 1,015 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 44.7% | 43.7% |
| Students per teacher | 13.8 | 14.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 46% | 43% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 32% |
| city | Rockville | Silver Spring |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Earle B. Wood Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (47.8 vs 45.3).
- •Earle B. Wood Middle does better on reading proficiency (46% vs 43%).
- •Silver Spring International Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (43.7% vs 44.7%).
- •Earle B. Wood Middle does better on students per teacher (13.8 vs 14.5).
- •Earle B. Wood Middle is the larger school with 1,019 students compared with 1,015.
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 Silver Spring International Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Earle B. Wood Middle ranks higher (47.8 vs 45.3 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 Earle B. Wood Middle and Silver Spring International Middle?
About 13 km in a straight line, between Rockville and Silver Spring in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Earle B. Wood Middle: 1,019. Silver Spring International Middle: 1,015. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Earle B. Wood Middle and Silver Spring International Middle rank in Maryland?
Earle B. Wood Middle is 109th of 225 and Silver Spring International Middle is 115th of 225 among middle schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).