Eastern Middle vs Highland View Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Maryland, United States, 1.1 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
Highland View Elementary
Silver Spring · Public elementary · Grades K–5
334 students
| Measure | Eastern Middle Silver Spring, Maryland | Highland View Elementary Silver Spring, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 48 Lower 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank | #107 of 225 | #350 of 879 |
| National rank | #8073 of 15,369 | #24261 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 963 | 334 |
| Enrollment | 963 | 334 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 52.4% | 51.5% |
| Students per teacher | 13.8 | 11.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 45% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 38% | 42% |
| city | Silver Spring | Silver Spring |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Highland View Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (51.3 vs 48.0).
- •Highland View Elementary does better on math proficiency (42% vs 38%).
- •Eastern Middle does better on reading proficiency (45% vs 42%).
- •Highland View Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (51.5% vs 52.4%).
- •Highland View Elementary does better on students per teacher (11.1 vs 13.8).
- •Eastern Middle is the larger school with 963 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 Eastern Middle better than Highland View Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Highland View Elementary ranks higher (51.3 vs 48.0 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 Highland View Elementary?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Silver Spring and Silver Spring in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Eastern Middle: 963. Highland View Elementary: 334. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Eastern Middle and Highland View Elementary rank in Maryland?
Eastern Middle is 107th of 225 and Highland View Elementary is 350th of 879 among middle schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).