Kemp Mill Elementary vs Odessa Shannon Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Maryland, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kemp Mill Elementary
Silver Spring · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
412 students
Odessa Shannon Middle
Silver Spring · Public middle · Grades 6–8
784 students
| Measure | Kemp Mill Elementary Silver Spring, Maryland | Odessa Shannon Middle Silver Spring, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 38 Lower 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #504 of 879 | #158 of 225 |
| National rank | #33156 of 50,301 | #11627 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 412 | 784 |
| Enrollment | 412 | 784 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 70.9% | 55.6% |
| Students per teacher | 10.0 | 12.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 35% | 17% |
| city | Silver Spring | Silver Spring |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Kemp Mill Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (38.2 vs 31.5).
- •Kemp Mill Elementary does better on math proficiency (35% vs 17%).
- •Odessa Shannon Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (55.6% vs 70.9%).
- •Kemp Mill Elementary does better on students per teacher (10.0 vs 12.9).
- •Odessa Shannon Middle is the larger school with 784 students compared with 412.
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 Kemp Mill Elementary better than Odessa Shannon Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Kemp Mill Elementary ranks higher (38.2 vs 31.5 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 Kemp Mill Elementary and Odessa Shannon Middle?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Silver Spring and Silver Spring in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Kemp Mill Elementary: 412. Odessa Shannon Middle: 784. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Kemp Mill Elementary and Odessa Shannon Middle rank in Maryland?
Kemp Mill Elementary is 504th of 879 and Odessa Shannon Middle is 158th of 225 among elementary schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).