Montgomery Knolls Elementary vs Tulip Grove Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Maryland, United States, 21 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
Tulip Grove Elementary
Bowie · Public elementary · Grades K–5
477 students
| Measure | Montgomery Knolls Elementary Silver Spring, Maryland | Tulip Grove Elementary Bowie, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 67 Top 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| State rank | #191 of 879 | #301 of 879 |
| National rank | #13303 of 50,301 | #20631 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–2 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 477 | 477 |
| Enrollment | 477 | 477 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 56.4% | 43.4% |
| Students per teacher | 10.8 | 15.9 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 62% |
| Math proficiency | – | 42% |
| city | Silver Spring | Bowie |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Montgomery Knolls Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (67.2 vs 56.5).
- •Tulip Grove Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (43.4% vs 56.4%).
- •Montgomery Knolls Elementary does better on students per teacher (10.8 vs 15.9).
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 Tulip Grove Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Montgomery Knolls Elementary ranks higher (67.2 vs 56.5 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 Montgomery Knolls Elementary and Tulip Grove Elementary?
About 21 km in a straight line, between Silver Spring and Bowie in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Montgomery Knolls Elementary: 477. Tulip Grove Elementary: 477. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Montgomery Knolls Elementary and Tulip Grove Elementary rank in Maryland?
Montgomery Knolls Elementary is 191st of 879 and Tulip Grove Elementary is 301st of 879 among elementary schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).