Rolling Terrace Elementary vs Silver Spring International Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Maryland, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Rolling Terrace Elementary
Takoma Park · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
645 students
Silver Spring International Middle
Silver Spring · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,015 students
| Measure | Rolling Terrace Elementary Takoma Park, Maryland | Silver Spring International Middle Silver Spring, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 32 Lower 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #571 of 879 | #115 of 225 |
| National rank | #37120 of 50,301 | #8657 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 645 | 1,015 |
| Enrollment | 645 | 1,015 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 68.8% | 43.7% |
| Students per teacher | 10.6 | 14.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 23% | 43% |
| Math proficiency | 28% | 32% |
| city | Takoma Park | Silver Spring |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Silver Spring International Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (45.3 vs 32.2).
- •Silver Spring International Middle does better on math proficiency (32% vs 28%).
- •Silver Spring International Middle does better on reading proficiency (43% vs 23%).
- •Silver Spring International Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (43.7% vs 68.8%).
- •Rolling Terrace Elementary does better on students per teacher (10.6 vs 14.5).
- •Silver Spring International Middle is the larger school with 1,015 students compared with 645.
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 Rolling Terrace Elementary better than Silver Spring International Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Silver Spring International Middle ranks higher (45.3 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 Rolling Terrace Elementary and Silver Spring International Middle?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Takoma Park and Silver Spring in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Rolling Terrace Elementary: 645. Silver Spring International Middle: 1,015. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Rolling Terrace Elementary and Silver Spring International Middle rank in Maryland?
Rolling Terrace Elementary is 571st of 879 and Silver Spring International Middle is 115th of 225 among elementary schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).