Newport Mill Middle vs Oakland Terrace Elementary
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.
Newport Mill Middle
Kensington · Public middle · Grades 6–8
652 students
Oakland Terrace Elementary
Silver Spring · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
500 students
| Measure | Newport Mill Middle Kensington, Maryland | Oakland Terrace Elementary Silver Spring, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 43 Lower 50% | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank | #121 of 225 | #120 of 879 |
| National rank | #9228 of 15,369 | #8728 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 652 | 500 |
| Enrollment | 652 | 500 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 53.1% | 30.2% |
| Students per teacher | 13.0 | 11.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 38% | 63% |
| Math proficiency | 34% | 54% |
| city | Kensington | Silver Spring |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Oakland Terrace Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (73.8 vs 42.7).
- •Oakland Terrace Elementary does better on math proficiency (54% vs 34%).
- •Oakland Terrace Elementary does better on reading proficiency (63% vs 38%).
- •Oakland Terrace Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (30.2% vs 53.1%).
- •Oakland Terrace Elementary does better on students per teacher (11.6 vs 13.0).
- •Newport Mill Middle is the larger school with 652 students compared with 500.
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 Newport Mill Middle better than Oakland Terrace Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Oakland Terrace Elementary ranks higher (73.8 vs 42.7 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 Newport Mill Middle and Oakland Terrace Elementary?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Kensington and Silver Spring in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Newport Mill Middle: 652. Oakland Terrace Elementary: 500. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Newport Mill Middle and Oakland Terrace Elementary rank in Maryland?
Newport Mill Middle is 121st of 225 and Oakland Terrace Elementary is 120th of 879 among middle schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).