Benjamin Stoddert Middle School vs Westminster West Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Maryland, United States, 110 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Benjamin Stoddert Middle School
Waldorf · Public middle · Grades 6–8
920 students
Westminster West Middle
Westminster · Public middle · Grades 6–8
923 students
| Measure | Benjamin Stoddert Middle School Waldorf, Maryland | Westminster West Middle Westminster, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 21 Lower 50% | 66 Top 50% |
| State rank | #192 of 225 | #58 of 225 |
| National rank | #13576 of 15,369 | #4252 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 920 | 923 |
| Enrollment | 920 | 923 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 59.8% | 33.2% |
| Students per teacher | 17.0 | 15.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 25% | 60% |
| Math proficiency | 16% | 50% |
| city | Waldorf | Westminster |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Westminster West Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (65.7 vs 21.2).
- •Westminster West Middle does better on math proficiency (50% vs 16%).
- •Westminster West Middle does better on reading proficiency (60% vs 25%).
- •Westminster West Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (33.2% vs 59.8%).
- •Westminster West Middle does better on students per teacher (15.9 vs 17.0).
- •Westminster West Middle is the larger school with 923 students compared with 920.
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 Benjamin Stoddert Middle School better than Westminster West Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Westminster West Middle ranks higher (65.7 vs 21.2 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 Benjamin Stoddert Middle School and Westminster West Middle?
About 110 km in a straight line, between Waldorf and Westminster in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Benjamin Stoddert Middle School: 920. Westminster West Middle: 923. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Benjamin Stoddert Middle School and Westminster West Middle rank in Maryland?
Benjamin Stoddert Middle School is 192nd of 225 and Westminster West Middle is 58th of 225 among middle schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).