Gaithersburg Middle vs South Lake Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Maryland, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gaithersburg Middle
Gaithersburg · Public middle · Grades 6–8
869 students
South Lake Elementary
Gaithersburg · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
746 students
| Measure | Gaithersburg Middle Gaithersburg, Maryland | South Lake Elementary Gaithersburg, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 36 Lower 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #144 of 225 | #557 of 879 |
| National rank | #10705 of 15,369 | #36693 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 869 | 746 |
| Enrollment | 869 | 746 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 63.2% | 66.1% |
| Students per teacher | 11.7 | 12.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 35% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 26% | 30% |
| city | Gaithersburg | Gaithersburg |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Gaithersburg Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (35.7 vs 32.9).
- •South Lake Elementary does better on math proficiency (30% vs 26%).
- •Gaithersburg Middle does better on reading proficiency (35% vs 27%).
- •Gaithersburg Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (63.2% vs 66.1%).
- •Gaithersburg Middle does better on students per teacher (11.7 vs 12.2).
- •Gaithersburg Middle is the larger school with 869 students compared with 746.
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 Gaithersburg Middle better than South Lake Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Gaithersburg Middle ranks higher (35.7 vs 32.9 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 Gaithersburg Middle and South Lake Elementary?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Gaithersburg and Gaithersburg in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gaithersburg Middle: 869. South Lake Elementary: 746. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gaithersburg Middle and South Lake Elementary rank in Maryland?
Gaithersburg Middle is 144th of 225 and South Lake Elementary is 557th of 879 among middle schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).