Cranberry Station Elementary vs Friendship Valley Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Maryland, United States, 3.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cranberry Station Elementary
Westminster · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
593 students
Friendship Valley Elementary
Westminster · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
518 students
| Measure | Cranberry Station Elementary Westminster, Maryland | Friendship Valley Elementary Westminster, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 56 Top 50% | 65 Top 50% |
| State rank | #303 of 879 | #219 of 879 |
| National rank | #20741 of 50,301 | #15039 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 593 | 518 |
| Enrollment | 593 | 518 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 44.4% | 30.3% |
| Students per teacher | 15.2 | 14.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 45% | 48% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 58% |
| city | Westminster | Westminster |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Friendship Valley Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (64.6 vs 56.3).
- •Friendship Valley Elementary does better on math proficiency (58% vs 57%).
- •Friendship Valley Elementary does better on reading proficiency (48% vs 45%).
- •Friendship Valley Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (30.3% vs 44.4%).
- •Friendship Valley Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.0 vs 15.2).
- •Cranberry Station Elementary is the larger school with 593 students compared with 518.
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 Cranberry Station Elementary better than Friendship Valley Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Friendship Valley Elementary ranks higher (64.6 vs 56.3 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 Cranberry Station Elementary and Friendship Valley Elementary?
About 3.9 km in a straight line, between Westminster and Westminster in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cranberry Station Elementary: 593. Friendship Valley Elementary: 518. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cranberry Station Elementary and Friendship Valley Elementary rank in Maryland?
Cranberry Station Elementary is 303rd of 879 and Friendship Valley Elementary is 219th of 879 among elementary schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).