Newport Mill Middle vs Viers Mill Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Maryland, United States, 1.7 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
Viers Mill Elementary
Silver Spring · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
556 students
| Measure | Newport Mill Middle Kensington, Maryland | Viers Mill Elementary Silver Spring, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 43 Lower 50% | 43 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #121 of 225 | #451 of 879 |
| National rank | #9228 of 15,369 | #30066 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 652 | 556 |
| Enrollment | 652 | 556 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 53.1% | 69.6% |
| Students per teacher | 13.0 | 10.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 38% | 38% |
| Math proficiency | 34% | 38% |
| city | Kensington | Silver Spring |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (42.7 vs 42.9).
- •Viers Mill Elementary does better on math proficiency (38% vs 34%).
- •Newport Mill Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (53.1% vs 69.6%).
- •Viers Mill Elementary does better on students per teacher (10.9 vs 13.0).
- •Newport Mill Middle is the larger school with 652 students compared with 556.
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 Viers Mill Elementary?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Newport Mill Middle and Viers Mill Elementary?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Kensington and Silver Spring in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Newport Mill Middle: 652. Viers Mill Elementary: 556. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Newport Mill Middle and Viers Mill Elementary rank in Maryland?
Newport Mill Middle is 121st of 225 and Viers Mill Elementary is 451st of 879 among middle schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).