Piney Branch Elementary vs Rolling Terrace Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Maryland, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Piney Branch Elementary
Takoma Park · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
575 students
Rolling Terrace Elementary
Takoma Park · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
645 students
| Measure | Piney Branch Elementary Takoma Park, Maryland | Rolling Terrace Elementary Takoma Park, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 59 Top 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #270 of 879 | #571 of 879 |
| National rank | #18735 of 50,301 | #37120 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 3–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 575 | 645 |
| Enrollment | 575 | 645 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 34.8% | 68.8% |
| Students per teacher | 16.9 | 10.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 53% | 23% |
| Math proficiency | 53% | 28% |
| city | Takoma Park | Takoma Park |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Piney Branch Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (59.2 vs 32.2).
- •Piney Branch Elementary does better on math proficiency (53% vs 28%).
- •Piney Branch Elementary does better on reading proficiency (53% vs 23%).
- •Piney Branch Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (34.8% vs 68.8%).
- •Rolling Terrace Elementary does better on students per teacher (10.6 vs 16.9).
- •Rolling Terrace Elementary is the larger school with 645 students compared with 575.
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 Piney Branch Elementary better than Rolling Terrace Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Piney Branch Elementary ranks higher (59.2 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 Piney Branch Elementary and Rolling Terrace Elementary?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Takoma Park and Takoma Park in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Piney Branch Elementary: 575. Rolling Terrace Elementary: 645. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Piney Branch Elementary and Rolling Terrace Elementary rank in Maryland?
Piney Branch Elementary is 270th of 879 and Rolling Terrace Elementary is 571st of 879 among elementary schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).