Silver Creek Middle vs Woodlin Elementary
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.
Silver Creek Middle
Kensington · Public middle · Grades 6–8
751 students
Woodlin Elementary
Silver Spring · Public elementary · Grades K–5
603 students
| Measure | Silver Creek Middle Kensington, Maryland | Woodlin Elementary Silver Spring, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 75 Top 25% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank | #27 of 225 | #157 of 879 |
| National rank | #2296 of 15,369 | #11050 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 751 | 603 |
| Enrollment | 751 | 603 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 32.6% | 36.2% |
| Students per teacher | 13.9 | 14.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 70% | 64% |
| Math proficiency | 55% | 60% |
| city | Kensington | Silver Spring |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Silver Creek Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (75.4 vs 70.4).
- •Woodlin Elementary does better on math proficiency (60% vs 55%).
- •Silver Creek Middle does better on reading proficiency (70% vs 64%).
- •Silver Creek Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (32.6% vs 36.2%).
- •Silver Creek Middle does better on students per teacher (13.9 vs 14.7).
- •Silver Creek Middle is the larger school with 751 students compared with 603.
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 Silver Creek Middle better than Woodlin Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Silver Creek Middle ranks higher (75.4 vs 70.4 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 Silver Creek Middle and Woodlin Elementary?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Kensington and Silver Spring in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Silver Creek Middle: 751. Woodlin Elementary: 603. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Silver Creek Middle and Woodlin Elementary rank in Maryland?
Silver Creek Middle is 27th of 225 and Woodlin Elementary is 157th of 879 among middle schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).