Bradley Hills Elementary vs Thomas W. Pyle 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.
Bradley Hills Elementary
Bethesda · Public elementary · Grades K–5
474 students
Thomas W. Pyle Middle
Bethesda · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,259 students
| Measure | Bradley Hills Elementary Bethesda, Maryland | Thomas W. Pyle Middle Bethesda, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 85 Top 5% | 87 Top 5% |
| State rank | #28 of 879 | #3 of 225 |
| National rank | #2389 of 50,301 | #553 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 474 | 1,259 |
| Enrollment | 474 | 1,259 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 2.1% | 6.4% |
| Students per teacher | 16.9 | 17.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 79% | 82% |
| Math proficiency | 80% | 82% |
| city | Bethesda | Bethesda |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Thomas W. Pyle Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (87.0 vs 85.1).
- •Thomas W. Pyle Middle does better on math proficiency (82% vs 80%).
- •Thomas W. Pyle Middle does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 79%).
- •Bradley Hills Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (2.1% vs 6.4%).
- •Bradley Hills Elementary does better on students per teacher (16.9 vs 17.0).
- •Thomas W. Pyle Middle is the larger school with 1,259 students compared with 474.
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 Bradley Hills Elementary better than Thomas W. Pyle Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Thomas W. Pyle Middle ranks higher (87.0 vs 85.1 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 Bradley Hills Elementary and Thomas W. Pyle Middle?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Bethesda and Bethesda in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bradley Hills Elementary: 474. Thomas W. Pyle Middle: 1,259. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bradley Hills Elementary and Thomas W. Pyle Middle rank in Maryland?
Bradley Hills Elementary is 28th of 879 and Thomas W. Pyle Middle is 3rd of 225 among elementary schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).