Silver Spring International Middle vs Sligo Creek Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Maryland, United States, 98 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Silver Spring International Middle
Silver Spring · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,015 students
Sligo Creek Elementary
Silver Spring · Public elementary · Grades K–5
632 students
| Measure | Silver Spring International Middle Silver Spring, Maryland | Sligo Creek Elementary Silver Spring, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 45 Lower 50% | 65 Top 50% |
| State rank | #115 of 225 | #218 of 879 |
| National rank | #8657 of 15,369 | #14755 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 1,015 | 632 |
| Enrollment | 1,015 | 632 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 43.7% | 22.5% |
| Students per teacher | 14.5 | 15.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 43% | 56% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 53% |
| city | Silver Spring | Silver Spring |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sligo Creek Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (65.1 vs 45.3).
- •Sligo Creek Elementary does better on math proficiency (53% vs 32%).
- •Sligo Creek Elementary does better on reading proficiency (56% vs 43%).
- •Sligo Creek Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (22.5% vs 43.7%).
- •Silver Spring International Middle does better on students per teacher (14.5 vs 15.4).
- •Silver Spring International Middle is the larger school with 1,015 students compared with 632.
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 Spring International Middle better than Sligo Creek Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Sligo Creek Elementary ranks higher (65.1 vs 45.3 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 Spring International Middle and Sligo Creek Elementary?
About 98 m in a straight line, between Silver Spring and Silver Spring in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Silver Spring International Middle: 1,015. Sligo Creek Elementary: 632. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Silver Spring International Middle and Sligo Creek Elementary rank in Maryland?
Silver Spring International Middle is 115th of 225 and Sligo Creek Elementary is 218th of 879 among middle schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).