Francis Scott Key Middle vs Pine Crest 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.
Francis Scott Key Middle
Silver Spring · Public middle · Grades 6–8
950 students
Pine Crest Elementary
Silver Spring · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
493 students
| Measure | Francis Scott Key Middle Silver Spring, Maryland | Pine Crest Elementary Silver Spring, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 29 Lower 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| State rank | #165 of 225 | #342 of 879 |
| National rank | #12034 of 15,369 | #23856 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 3–5 |
| Students | 950 | 493 |
| Enrollment | 950 | 493 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 63.3% | 52.9% |
| Students per teacher | 14.0 | 14.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 45% |
| Math proficiency | 15% | 51% |
| city | Silver Spring | Silver Spring |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Pine Crest Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (51.9 vs 29.4).
- •Pine Crest Elementary does better on math proficiency (51% vs 15%).
- •Pine Crest Elementary does better on reading proficiency (45% vs 37%).
- •Pine Crest Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (52.9% vs 63.3%).
- •Francis Scott Key Middle does better on students per teacher (14.0 vs 14.5).
- •Francis Scott Key Middle is the larger school with 950 students compared with 493.
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 Francis Scott Key Middle better than Pine Crest Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Pine Crest Elementary ranks higher (51.9 vs 29.4 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 Francis Scott Key Middle and Pine Crest Elementary?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Silver Spring and Silver Spring in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Francis Scott Key Middle: 950. Pine Crest Elementary: 493. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Francis Scott Key Middle and Pine Crest Elementary rank in Maryland?
Francis Scott Key Middle is 165th of 225 and Pine Crest Elementary is 342nd of 879 among middle schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).