Highland View Elementary vs Silver Spring International Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Maryland, United States, 608 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Highland View Elementary
Silver Spring · Public elementary · Grades K–5
334 students
Silver Spring International Middle
Silver Spring · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,015 students
| Measure | Highland View Elementary Silver Spring, Maryland | Silver Spring International Middle Silver Spring, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 51 Top 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #350 of 879 | #115 of 225 |
| National rank | #24261 of 50,301 | #8657 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 334 | 1,015 |
| Enrollment | 334 | 1,015 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 51.5% | 43.7% |
| Students per teacher | 11.1 | 14.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 43% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 32% |
| city | Silver Spring | Silver Spring |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Highland View Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (51.3 vs 45.3).
- •Highland View Elementary does better on math proficiency (42% vs 32%).
- •Silver Spring International Middle does better on reading proficiency (43% vs 42%).
- •Silver Spring International Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (43.7% vs 51.5%).
- •Highland View Elementary does better on students per teacher (11.1 vs 14.5).
- •Silver Spring International Middle is the larger school with 1,015 students compared with 334.
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 Highland View Elementary better than Silver Spring International Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Highland View Elementary ranks higher (51.3 vs 45.3 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 Highland View Elementary and Silver Spring International Middle?
About 608 m in a straight line, between Silver Spring and Silver Spring in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Highland View Elementary: 334. Silver Spring International Middle: 1,015. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Highland View Elementary and Silver Spring International Middle rank in Maryland?
Highland View Elementary is 350th of 879 and Silver Spring International Middle is 115th of 225 among elementary schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).