Eastern Middle vs Francis Scott Key Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Maryland, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Eastern Middle
Silver Spring · Public middle · Grades 6–8
963 students
Francis Scott Key Middle
Silver Spring · Public middle · Grades 6–8
950 students
| Measure | Eastern Middle Silver Spring, Maryland | Francis Scott Key Middle Silver Spring, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 48 Lower 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #107 of 225 | #165 of 225 |
| National rank | #8073 of 15,369 | #12034 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 963 | 950 |
| Enrollment | 963 | 950 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 52.4% | 63.3% |
| Students per teacher | 13.8 | 14.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 45% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 38% | 15% |
| city | Silver Spring | Silver Spring |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Eastern Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (48.0 vs 29.4).
- •Eastern Middle does better on math proficiency (38% vs 15%).
- •Eastern Middle does better on reading proficiency (45% vs 37%).
- •Eastern Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (52.4% vs 63.3%).
- •Eastern Middle does better on students per teacher (13.8 vs 14.0).
- •Eastern Middle is the larger school with 963 students compared with 950.
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 Eastern Middle better than Francis Scott Key Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Eastern Middle ranks higher (48.0 vs 29.4 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 Eastern Middle and Francis Scott Key Middle?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Silver Spring and Silver Spring in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Eastern Middle: 963. Francis Scott Key Middle: 950. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Eastern Middle and Francis Scott Key Middle rank in Maryland?
Eastern Middle is 107th of 225 and Francis Scott Key Middle is 165th of 225 among middle schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).