Rock View Elementary vs Silver Creek Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Maryland, United States, 2.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Rock View Elementary
Kensington · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
588 students
Silver Creek Middle
Kensington · Public middle · Grades 6–8
751 students
| Measure | Rock View Elementary Kensington, Maryland | Silver Creek Middle Kensington, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 37 Lower 50% | 75 Top 25% |
| State rank | #525 of 879 | #27 of 225 |
| National rank | #34216 of 50,301 | #2296 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 588 | 751 |
| Enrollment | 588 | 751 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 50.2% | 32.6% |
| Students per teacher | 11.3 | 13.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 23% | 70% |
| Math proficiency | 28% | 55% |
| city | Kensington | Kensington |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Silver Creek Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (75.4 vs 36.7).
- •Silver Creek Middle does better on math proficiency (55% vs 28%).
- •Silver Creek Middle does better on reading proficiency (70% vs 23%).
- •Silver Creek Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (32.6% vs 50.2%).
- •Rock View Elementary does better on students per teacher (11.3 vs 13.9).
- •Silver Creek Middle is the larger school with 751 students compared with 588.
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 Rock View Elementary better than Silver Creek Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Silver Creek Middle ranks higher (75.4 vs 36.7 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 Rock View Elementary and Silver Creek Middle?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Kensington and Kensington in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Rock View Elementary: 588. Silver Creek Middle: 751. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Rock View Elementary and Silver Creek Middle rank in Maryland?
Rock View Elementary is 525th of 879 and Silver Creek Middle is 27th of 225 among elementary schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).