Braddock Middle vs West Side Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Maryland, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Braddock Middle
Cumberland · Public middle · Grades 6–8
536 students
West Side Elementary
Cumberland · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
321 students
| Measure | Braddock Middle Cumberland, Maryland | West Side Elementary Cumberland, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 57 Top 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #77 of 225 | #390 of 879 |
| National rank | #6186 of 15,369 | #27000 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 536 | 321 |
| Enrollment | 536 | 321 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 55% | 72.6% |
| Students per teacher | 12.8 | 11.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 54% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 43% | 42% |
| city | Cumberland | Cumberland |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Braddock Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (56.7 vs 47.3).
- •Braddock Middle does better on math proficiency (43% vs 42%).
- •Braddock Middle does better on reading proficiency (54% vs 47%).
- •Braddock Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (55% vs 72.6%).
- •West Side Elementary does better on students per teacher (11.9 vs 12.8).
- •Braddock Middle is the larger school with 536 students compared with 321.
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 Braddock Middle better than West Side Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Braddock Middle ranks higher (56.7 vs 47.3 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 Braddock Middle and West Side Elementary?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Cumberland and Cumberland in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Braddock Middle: 536. West Side Elementary: 321. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Braddock Middle and West Side Elementary rank in Maryland?
Braddock Middle is 77th of 225 and West Side Elementary is 390th of 879 among middle schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).