Fields Road Elementary vs Lakelands Park Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Maryland, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fields Road Elementary
Gaithersburg · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
453 students
Lakelands Park Middle
Gaithersburg · Public middle · Grades 6–8
993 students
| Measure | Fields Road Elementary Gaithersburg, Maryland | Lakelands Park Middle Gaithersburg, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 59 Top 50% | 67 Top 50% |
| State rank | #275 of 879 | #55 of 225 |
| National rank | #18984 of 50,301 | #3934 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 453 | 993 |
| Enrollment | 453 | 993 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 51% | 34% |
| Students per teacher | 11.6 | 15.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 50% | 63% |
| Math proficiency | 48% | 49% |
| city | Gaithersburg | Gaithersburg |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lakelands Park Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (67.3 vs 58.8).
- •Lakelands Park Middle does better on math proficiency (49% vs 48%).
- •Lakelands Park Middle does better on reading proficiency (63% vs 50%).
- •Lakelands Park Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (34% vs 51%).
- •Fields Road Elementary does better on students per teacher (11.6 vs 15.3).
- •Lakelands Park Middle is the larger school with 993 students compared with 453.
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 Fields Road Elementary better than Lakelands Park Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Lakelands Park Middle ranks higher (67.3 vs 58.8 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 Fields Road Elementary and Lakelands Park Middle?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Gaithersburg and Gaithersburg in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fields Road Elementary: 453. Lakelands Park Middle: 993. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fields Road Elementary and Lakelands Park Middle rank in Maryland?
Fields Road Elementary is 275th of 879 and Lakelands Park Middle is 55th of 225 among elementary schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).