Cranberry Station Elementary vs Westminster West Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Maryland, United States, 1.7 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
Westminster West Middle
Westminster · Public middle · Grades 6–8
923 students
| Measure | Cranberry Station Elementary Westminster, Maryland | Westminster West Middle Westminster, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 56 Top 50% | 66 Top 50% |
| State rank | #303 of 879 | #58 of 225 |
| National rank | #20741 of 50,301 | #4252 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 593 | 923 |
| Enrollment | 593 | 923 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 44.4% | 33.2% |
| Students per teacher | 15.2 | 15.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 45% | 60% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 50% |
| city | Westminster | Westminster |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Westminster West Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (65.7 vs 56.3).
- •Cranberry Station Elementary does better on math proficiency (57% vs 50%).
- •Westminster West Middle does better on reading proficiency (60% vs 45%).
- •Westminster West Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (33.2% vs 44.4%).
- •Cranberry Station Elementary does better on students per teacher (15.2 vs 15.9).
- •Westminster West Middle is the larger school with 923 students compared with 593.
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 Westminster West Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Westminster West Middle ranks higher (65.7 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 Westminster West Middle?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Westminster and Westminster in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cranberry Station Elementary: 593. Westminster West Middle: 923. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cranberry Station Elementary and Westminster West Middle rank in Maryland?
Cranberry Station Elementary is 303rd of 879 and Westminster West Middle is 58th of 225 among elementary schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).