Flora M. Singer Elementary vs Rock Creek Forest Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Maryland, United States, 3.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Flora M. Singer Elementary
Silver Spring · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
653 students
Rock Creek Forest Elementary
Chevy Chase · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
690 students
| Measure | Flora M. Singer Elementary Silver Spring, Maryland | Rock Creek Forest Elementary Chevy Chase, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 58 Top 50% | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank | #292 of 879 | #122 of 879 |
| National rank | #19773 of 50,301 | #8808 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 653 | 690 |
| Enrollment | 653 | 690 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 37.2% | 33.2% |
| Students per teacher | 11.9 | 13.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 46% | 64% |
| Math proficiency | 45% | 62% |
| city | Silver Spring | Chevy Chase |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Rock Creek Forest Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (73.7 vs 57.7).
- •Rock Creek Forest Elementary does better on math proficiency (62% vs 45%).
- •Rock Creek Forest Elementary does better on reading proficiency (64% vs 46%).
- •Rock Creek Forest Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (33.2% vs 37.2%).
- •Flora M. Singer Elementary does better on students per teacher (11.9 vs 13.8).
- •Rock Creek Forest Elementary is the larger school with 690 students compared with 653.
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 Flora M. Singer Elementary better than Rock Creek Forest Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Rock Creek Forest Elementary ranks higher (73.7 vs 57.7 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 Flora M. Singer Elementary and Rock Creek Forest Elementary?
About 3.0 km in a straight line, between Silver Spring and Chevy Chase in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Flora M. Singer Elementary: 653. Rock Creek Forest Elementary: 690. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Flora M. Singer Elementary and Rock Creek Forest Elementary rank in Maryland?
Flora M. Singer Elementary is 292nd of 879 and Rock Creek Forest Elementary is 122nd of 879 among elementary schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).