East Silver Spring Elementary vs Highland View Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Maryland, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
East Silver Spring Elementary
Silver Spring · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
540 students
Highland View Elementary
Silver Spring · Public elementary · Grades K–5
334 students
| Measure | East Silver Spring Elementary Silver Spring, Maryland | Highland View Elementary Silver Spring, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 52 Top 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank | #341 of 879 | #350 of 879 |
| National rank | #23821 of 50,301 | #24261 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 540 | 334 |
| Enrollment | 540 | 334 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 52.6% | 51.5% |
| Students per teacher | 12.3 | 11.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 45% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 43% | 42% |
| city | Silver Spring | Silver Spring |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (51.9 vs 51.3).
- •East Silver Spring Elementary does better on math proficiency (43% vs 42%).
- •East Silver Spring Elementary does better on reading proficiency (45% vs 42%).
- •Highland View Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (51.5% vs 52.6%).
- •Highland View Elementary does better on students per teacher (11.1 vs 12.3).
- •East Silver Spring Elementary is the larger school with 540 students compared with 334.
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 East Silver Spring Elementary better than Highland View Elementary?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are East Silver Spring Elementary and Highland View Elementary?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Silver Spring and Silver Spring in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
East Silver Spring Elementary: 540. Highland View Elementary: 334. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do East Silver Spring Elementary and Highland View Elementary rank in Maryland?
East Silver Spring Elementary is 341st of 879 and Highland View Elementary is 350th of 879 among elementary schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).