Lucy V. Barnsley Elementary vs Parkland Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Maryland, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lucy V. Barnsley Elementary
Rockville · Public elementary · Grades K–5
621 students
Parkland Middle
Rockville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,185 students
| Measure | Lucy V. Barnsley Elementary Rockville, Maryland | Parkland Middle Rockville, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 72 Top 25% | 35 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #144 of 879 | #146 of 225 |
| National rank | #9655 of 50,301 | #10788 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 621 | 1,185 |
| Enrollment | 621 | 1,185 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 43% | 60% |
| Students per teacher | 13.8 | 15.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 63% | 41% |
| Math proficiency | 66% | 28% |
| city | Rockville | Rockville |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lucy V. Barnsley Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (72.4 vs 35.4).
- •Lucy V. Barnsley Elementary does better on math proficiency (66% vs 28%).
- •Lucy V. Barnsley Elementary does better on reading proficiency (63% vs 41%).
- •Lucy V. Barnsley Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (43% vs 60%).
- •Lucy V. Barnsley Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.8 vs 15.4).
- •Parkland Middle is the larger school with 1,185 students compared with 621.
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 Lucy V. Barnsley Elementary better than Parkland Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Lucy V. Barnsley Elementary ranks higher (72.4 vs 35.4 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 Lucy V. Barnsley Elementary and Parkland Middle?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Rockville and Rockville in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lucy V. Barnsley Elementary: 621. Parkland Middle: 1,185. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lucy V. Barnsley Elementary and Parkland Middle rank in Maryland?
Lucy V. Barnsley Elementary is 144th of 879 and Parkland Middle is 146th of 225 among elementary schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).