Eastern Middle vs Montgomery Knolls Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Maryland, United States, 913 m 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
Montgomery Knolls Elementary
Silver Spring · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
477 students
| Measure | Eastern Middle Silver Spring, Maryland | Montgomery Knolls Elementary Silver Spring, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 48 Lower 50% | 67 Top 50% |
| State rank | #107 of 225 | #191 of 879 |
| National rank | #8073 of 15,369 | #13303 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–2 |
| Students | 963 | 477 |
| Enrollment | 963 | 477 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 52.4% | 56.4% |
| Students per teacher | 13.8 | 10.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 45% | – |
| Math proficiency | 38% | – |
| city | Silver Spring | Silver Spring |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Montgomery Knolls Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (67.2 vs 48.0).
- •Eastern Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (52.4% vs 56.4%).
- •Montgomery Knolls Elementary does better on students per teacher (10.8 vs 13.8).
- •Eastern Middle is the larger school with 963 students compared with 477.
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 Montgomery Knolls Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Montgomery Knolls Elementary ranks higher (67.2 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 Montgomery Knolls Elementary?
About 913 m in a straight line, between Silver Spring and Silver Spring in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Eastern Middle: 963. Montgomery Knolls Elementary: 477. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Eastern Middle and Montgomery Knolls Elementary rank in Maryland?
Eastern Middle is 107th of 225 and Montgomery Knolls Elementary is 191st of 879 among middle schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).