Pine Crest Elementary vs Roscoe R Nix Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Maryland, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Pine Crest Elementary
Silver Spring · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
493 students
Roscoe R Nix Elementary
Silver Spring · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
437 students
| Measure | Pine Crest Elementary Silver Spring, Maryland | Roscoe R Nix Elementary Silver Spring, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 52 Top 50% | 64 Top 50% |
| State rank | #342 of 879 | #230 of 879 |
| National rank | #23856 of 50,301 | #15549 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 3–5 | Grades PK–2 |
| Students | 493 | 437 |
| Enrollment | 493 | 437 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 52.9% | 62.9% |
| Students per teacher | 14.5 | 10.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 45% | – |
| Math proficiency | 51% | – |
| city | Silver Spring | Silver Spring |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Roscoe R Nix Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (63.9 vs 51.9).
- •Pine Crest Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (52.9% vs 62.9%).
- •Roscoe R Nix Elementary does better on students per teacher (10.2 vs 14.5).
- •Pine Crest Elementary is the larger school with 493 students compared with 437.
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 Pine Crest Elementary better than Roscoe R Nix Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Roscoe R Nix Elementary ranks higher (63.9 vs 51.9 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 Pine Crest Elementary and Roscoe R Nix Elementary?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Silver Spring and Silver Spring in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Pine Crest Elementary: 493. Roscoe R Nix Elementary: 437. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Pine Crest Elementary and Roscoe R Nix Elementary rank in Maryland?
Pine Crest Elementary is 342nd of 879 and Roscoe R Nix Elementary is 230th of 879 among elementary schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).