Bells Mill Elementary vs Herbert Hoover 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.
Bells Mill Elementary
Potomac · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
570 students
Herbert Hoover Middle
Potomac · Public middle · Grades 6–8
930 students
| Measure | Bells Mill Elementary Potomac, Maryland | Herbert Hoover Middle Potomac, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 80 Top 10% | 86 Top 5% |
| State rank | #57 of 879 | #5 of 225 |
| National rank | #4879 of 50,301 | #610 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 570 | 930 |
| Enrollment | 570 | 930 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 14.9% | 11.8% |
| Students per teacher | 16.8 | 16.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 76% | 84% |
| Math proficiency | 71% | 76% |
| city | Potomac | Potomac |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Herbert Hoover Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (86.3 vs 80.2).
- •Herbert Hoover Middle does better on math proficiency (76% vs 71%).
- •Herbert Hoover Middle does better on reading proficiency (84% vs 76%).
- •Herbert Hoover Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (11.8% vs 14.9%).
- •Herbert Hoover Middle does better on students per teacher (16.6 vs 16.8).
- •Herbert Hoover Middle is the larger school with 930 students compared with 570.
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 Bells Mill Elementary better than Herbert Hoover Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Herbert Hoover Middle ranks higher (86.3 vs 80.2 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 Bells Mill Elementary and Herbert Hoover Middle?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Potomac and Potomac in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bells Mill Elementary: 570. Herbert Hoover Middle: 930. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bells Mill Elementary and Herbert Hoover Middle rank in Maryland?
Bells Mill Elementary is 57th of 879 and Herbert Hoover Middle is 5th of 225 among elementary schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).