East Silver Spring Elementary vs Piney Branch Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Maryland, United States, 1.2 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
Piney Branch Elementary
Takoma Park · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
575 students
| Measure | East Silver Spring Elementary Silver Spring, Maryland | Piney Branch Elementary Takoma Park, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 52 Top 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| State rank | #341 of 879 | #270 of 879 |
| National rank | #23821 of 50,301 | #18735 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 3–5 |
| Students | 540 | 575 |
| Enrollment | 540 | 575 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 52.6% | 34.8% |
| Students per teacher | 12.3 | 16.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 45% | 53% |
| Math proficiency | 43% | 53% |
| city | Silver Spring | Takoma Park |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Piney Branch Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (59.2 vs 51.9).
- •Piney Branch Elementary does better on math proficiency (53% vs 43%).
- •Piney Branch Elementary does better on reading proficiency (53% vs 45%).
- •Piney Branch Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (34.8% vs 52.6%).
- •East Silver Spring Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.3 vs 16.9).
- •Piney Branch Elementary is the larger school with 575 students compared with 540.
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 Piney Branch Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Piney Branch Elementary ranks higher (59.2 vs 51.9 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 East Silver Spring Elementary and Piney Branch Elementary?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Silver Spring and Takoma Park in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
East Silver Spring Elementary: 540. Piney Branch Elementary: 575. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do East Silver Spring Elementary and Piney Branch Elementary rank in Maryland?
East Silver Spring Elementary is 341st of 879 and Piney Branch Elementary is 270th of 879 among elementary schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).