East Silver Spring Elementary vs Sligo Creek Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Maryland, United States, 914 m 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
Sligo Creek Elementary
Silver Spring · Public elementary · Grades K–5
632 students
| Measure | East Silver Spring Elementary Silver Spring, Maryland | Sligo Creek Elementary Silver Spring, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 52 Top 50% | 65 Top 50% |
| State rank | #341 of 879 | #218 of 879 |
| National rank | #23821 of 50,301 | #14755 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 540 | 632 |
| Enrollment | 540 | 632 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 52.6% | 22.5% |
| Students per teacher | 12.3 | 15.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 45% | 56% |
| Math proficiency | 43% | 53% |
| city | Silver Spring | Silver Spring |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sligo Creek Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (65.1 vs 51.9).
- •Sligo Creek Elementary does better on math proficiency (53% vs 43%).
- •Sligo Creek Elementary does better on reading proficiency (56% vs 45%).
- •Sligo Creek Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (22.5% vs 52.6%).
- •East Silver Spring Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.3 vs 15.4).
- •Sligo Creek Elementary is the larger school with 632 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 Sligo Creek Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Sligo Creek Elementary ranks higher (65.1 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 Sligo Creek Elementary?
About 914 m in a straight line, between Silver Spring and Silver Spring in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
East Silver Spring Elementary: 540. Sligo Creek Elementary: 632. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do East Silver Spring Elementary and Sligo Creek Elementary rank in Maryland?
East Silver Spring Elementary is 341st of 879 and Sligo Creek Elementary is 218th of 879 among elementary schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).