Harmony Hills Elementary vs Strathmore Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Maryland, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Harmony Hills Elementary
Silver Spring · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
655 students
Strathmore Elementary
Silver Spring · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
464 students
| Measure | Harmony Hills Elementary Silver Spring, Maryland | Strathmore Elementary Silver Spring, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 29 Lower 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #611 of 879 | #595 of 879 |
| National rank | #39402 of 50,301 | #38438 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 3–5 |
| Students | 655 | 464 |
| Enrollment | 655 | 464 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 65% | 73.5% |
| Students per teacher | 10.9 | 14.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 20% | 28% |
| Math proficiency | 19% | 34% |
| city | Silver Spring | Silver Spring |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Strathmore Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (30.2 vs 28.7).
- •Strathmore Elementary does better on math proficiency (34% vs 19%).
- •Strathmore Elementary does better on reading proficiency (28% vs 20%).
- •Harmony Hills Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (65% vs 73.5%).
- •Harmony Hills Elementary does better on students per teacher (10.9 vs 14.1).
- •Harmony Hills Elementary is the larger school with 655 students compared with 464.
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 Harmony Hills Elementary better than Strathmore Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Strathmore Elementary ranks higher (30.2 vs 28.7 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 Harmony Hills Elementary and Strathmore Elementary?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Silver Spring and Silver Spring in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Harmony Hills Elementary: 655. Strathmore Elementary: 464. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Harmony Hills Elementary and Strathmore Elementary rank in Maryland?
Harmony Hills Elementary is 611th of 879 and Strathmore Elementary is 595th of 879 among elementary schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).