Flower Hill Elementary vs Shady Grove Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Maryland, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Flower Hill Elementary
Gaithersburg · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
454 students
Shady Grove Middle
Gaithersburg · Public middle · Grades 6–8
514 students
| Measure | Flower Hill Elementary Gaithersburg, Maryland | Shady Grove Middle Gaithersburg, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 38 Lower 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #515 of 879 | #124 of 225 |
| National rank | #33657 of 50,301 | #9543 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 454 | 514 |
| Enrollment | 454 | 514 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 54.8% | 52.3% |
| Students per teacher | 11.6 | 13.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 34% | 41% |
| Math proficiency | 24% | 28% |
| city | Gaithersburg | Gaithersburg |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Shady Grove Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (41.3 vs 37.5).
- •Shady Grove Middle does better on math proficiency (28% vs 24%).
- •Shady Grove Middle does better on reading proficiency (41% vs 34%).
- •Shady Grove Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (52.3% vs 54.8%).
- •Flower Hill Elementary does better on students per teacher (11.6 vs 13.2).
- •Shady Grove Middle is the larger school with 514 students compared with 454.
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 Flower Hill Elementary better than Shady Grove Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Shady Grove Middle ranks higher (41.3 vs 37.5 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 Flower Hill Elementary and Shady Grove Middle?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Gaithersburg and Gaithersburg in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Flower Hill Elementary: 454. Shady Grove Middle: 514. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Flower Hill Elementary and Shady Grove Middle rank in Maryland?
Flower Hill Elementary is 515th of 879 and Shady Grove Middle is 124th of 225 among elementary schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).