Rachel Carson Elementary vs Ridgeview Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Maryland, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Rachel Carson Elementary
Gaithersburg · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
671 students
Ridgeview Middle
Gaithersburg · Public middle · Grades 6–8
722 students
| Measure | Rachel Carson Elementary Gaithersburg, Maryland | Ridgeview Middle Gaithersburg, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 73 Top 25% | 58 Top 50% |
| State rank | #139 of 879 | #75 of 225 |
| National rank | #9534 of 50,301 | #5976 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 671 | 722 |
| Enrollment | 671 | 722 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 27% | 41.7% |
| Students per teacher | 16.8 | 14.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 55% |
| Math proficiency | 65% | 40% |
| city | Gaithersburg | Gaithersburg |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Rachel Carson Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (72.6 vs 57.7).
- •Rachel Carson Elementary does better on math proficiency (65% vs 40%).
- •Rachel Carson Elementary does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 55%).
- •Rachel Carson Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (27% vs 41.7%).
- •Ridgeview Middle does better on students per teacher (14.2 vs 16.8).
- •Ridgeview Middle is the larger school with 722 students compared with 671.
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 Rachel Carson Elementary better than Ridgeview Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Rachel Carson Elementary ranks higher (72.6 vs 57.7 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 Rachel Carson Elementary and Ridgeview Middle?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Gaithersburg and Gaithersburg in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Rachel Carson Elementary: 671. Ridgeview Middle: 722. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Rachel Carson Elementary and Ridgeview Middle rank in Maryland?
Rachel Carson Elementary is 139th of 879 and Ridgeview Middle is 75th of 225 among elementary schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).