Lakelands Park Middle vs Ridgeview Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Maryland, United States, 2.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lakelands Park Middle
Gaithersburg · Public middle · Grades 6–8
993 students
Ridgeview Middle
Gaithersburg · Public middle · Grades 6–8
722 students
| Measure | Lakelands Park Middle Gaithersburg, Maryland | Ridgeview Middle Gaithersburg, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 67 Top 50% | 58 Top 50% |
| State rank | #55 of 225 | #75 of 225 |
| National rank | #3934 of 15,369 | #5976 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 993 | 722 |
| Enrollment | 993 | 722 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 34% | 41.7% |
| Students per teacher | 15.3 | 14.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 63% | 55% |
| Math proficiency | 49% | 40% |
| city | Gaithersburg | Gaithersburg |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lakelands Park Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (67.3 vs 57.7).
- •Lakelands Park Middle does better on math proficiency (49% vs 40%).
- •Lakelands Park Middle does better on reading proficiency (63% vs 55%).
- •Lakelands Park Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (34% vs 41.7%).
- •Ridgeview Middle does better on students per teacher (14.2 vs 15.3).
- •Lakelands Park Middle is the larger school with 993 students compared with 722.
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 Lakelands Park Middle better than Ridgeview Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Lakelands Park Middle ranks higher (67.3 vs 57.7 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 Lakelands Park Middle and Ridgeview Middle?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Gaithersburg and Gaithersburg in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lakelands Park Middle: 993. Ridgeview Middle: 722. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lakelands Park Middle and Ridgeview Middle rank in Maryland?
Lakelands Park Middle is 55th of 225 and Ridgeview Middle is 75th of 225 among middle schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).