Montgomery Knolls Elementary vs Rolling Terrace Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Maryland, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Montgomery Knolls Elementary
Silver Spring · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
477 students
Rolling Terrace Elementary
Takoma Park · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
645 students
| Measure | Montgomery Knolls Elementary Silver Spring, Maryland | Rolling Terrace Elementary Takoma Park, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 67 Top 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #191 of 879 | #571 of 879 |
| National rank | #13303 of 50,301 | #37120 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–2 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 477 | 645 |
| Enrollment | 477 | 645 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 56.4% | 68.8% |
| Students per teacher | 10.8 | 10.6 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 23% |
| Math proficiency | – | 28% |
| city | Silver Spring | Takoma Park |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Montgomery Knolls Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (67.2 vs 32.2).
- •Montgomery Knolls Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (56.4% vs 68.8%).
- •Rolling Terrace Elementary does better on students per teacher (10.6 vs 10.8).
- •Rolling Terrace Elementary is the larger school with 645 students compared with 477.
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 Montgomery Knolls Elementary better than Rolling Terrace Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Montgomery Knolls Elementary ranks higher (67.2 vs 32.2 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 Montgomery Knolls Elementary and Rolling Terrace Elementary?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Silver Spring and Takoma Park in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Montgomery Knolls Elementary: 477. Rolling Terrace Elementary: 645. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Montgomery Knolls Elementary and Rolling Terrace Elementary rank in Maryland?
Montgomery Knolls Elementary is 191st of 879 and Rolling Terrace Elementary is 571st of 879 among elementary schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).