Piney Branch Elementary vs Takoma Park Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Maryland, United States, 469 m 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
Takoma Park Middle
Silver Spring · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,177 students
| Measure | Piney Branch Elementary Takoma Park, Maryland | Takoma Park Middle Silver Spring, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 59 Top 50% | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank | #270 of 879 | #31 of 225 |
| National rank | #18735 of 50,301 | #2529 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 3–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 575 | 1,177 |
| Enrollment | 575 | 1,177 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 34.8% | 35.1% |
| Students per teacher | 16.9 | 16.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 53% | 69% |
| Math proficiency | 53% | 65% |
| city | Takoma Park | Silver Spring |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Takoma Park Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (74.1 vs 59.2).
- •Takoma Park Middle does better on math proficiency (65% vs 53%).
- •Takoma Park Middle does better on reading proficiency (69% vs 53%).
- •Piney Branch Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (34.8% vs 35.1%).
- •Takoma Park Middle does better on students per teacher (16.8 vs 16.9).
- •Takoma Park Middle is the larger school with 1,177 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 Takoma Park Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Takoma Park Middle ranks higher (74.1 vs 59.2 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 Takoma Park Middle?
About 469 m in a straight line, between Takoma Park and Silver Spring in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Piney Branch Elementary: 575. Takoma Park Middle: 1,177. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Piney Branch Elementary and Takoma Park Middle rank in Maryland?
Piney Branch Elementary is 270th of 879 and Takoma Park Middle is 31st of 225 among elementary schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).