Forest Oak Middle vs Strawberry Knoll Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Maryland, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Forest Oak Middle
Gaithersburg · Public middle · Grades 6–8
828 students
Strawberry Knoll Elementary
Gaithersburg · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
448 students
| Measure | Forest Oak Middle Gaithersburg, Maryland | Strawberry Knoll Elementary Gaithersburg, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 30 Lower 50% | 50 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #164 of 225 | #368 of 879 |
| National rank | #12018 of 15,369 | #25404 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 828 | 448 |
| Enrollment | 828 | 448 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 58.3% | 57.8% |
| Students per teacher | 12.5 | 10.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 43% |
| Math proficiency | 18% | 41% |
| city | Gaithersburg | Gaithersburg |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Strawberry Knoll Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (49.7 vs 29.5).
- •Strawberry Knoll Elementary does better on math proficiency (41% vs 18%).
- •Strawberry Knoll Elementary does better on reading proficiency (43% vs 27%).
- •Strawberry Knoll Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (57.8% vs 58.3%).
- •Strawberry Knoll Elementary does better on students per teacher (10.9 vs 12.5).
- •Forest Oak Middle is the larger school with 828 students compared with 448.
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 Forest Oak Middle better than Strawberry Knoll Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Strawberry Knoll Elementary ranks higher (49.7 vs 29.5 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 Forest Oak Middle and Strawberry Knoll Elementary?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Gaithersburg and Gaithersburg in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Forest Oak Middle: 828. Strawberry Knoll Elementary: 448. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Forest Oak Middle and Strawberry Knoll Elementary rank in Maryland?
Forest Oak Middle is 164th of 225 and Strawberry Knoll Elementary is 368th of 879 among middle schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).