Fields Road Elementary vs Summit Hall Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Maryland, United States, 2.0 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
Summit Hall Elementary
Gaithersburg · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
413 students
| Measure | Fields Road Elementary Gaithersburg, Maryland | Summit Hall Elementary Gaithersburg, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 59 Top 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #275 of 879 | #564 of 879 |
| National rank | #18984 of 50,301 | #36936 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 453 | 413 |
| Enrollment | 453 | 413 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 51% | 67.6% |
| Students per teacher | 11.6 | 9.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 50% | 23% |
| Math proficiency | 48% | 27% |
| city | Gaithersburg | Gaithersburg |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Fields Road Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (58.8 vs 32.5).
- •Fields Road Elementary does better on math proficiency (48% vs 27%).
- •Fields Road Elementary does better on reading proficiency (50% vs 23%).
- •Fields Road Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (51% vs 67.6%).
- •Summit Hall Elementary does better on students per teacher (9.6 vs 11.6).
- •Fields Road Elementary is the larger school with 453 students compared with 413.
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 Summit Hall Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Fields Road Elementary ranks higher (58.8 vs 32.5 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 Summit Hall Elementary?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Gaithersburg and Gaithersburg in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fields Road Elementary: 453. Summit Hall Elementary: 413. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fields Road Elementary and Summit Hall Elementary rank in Maryland?
Fields Road Elementary is 275th of 879 and Summit Hall Elementary is 564th of 879 among elementary schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).