Dr. Sally K. Ride Elementary vs Hallie Wells Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Maryland, United States, 2.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dr. Sally K. Ride Elementary
Germantown · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
428 students
Hallie Wells Middle
Clarksburg · Public middle · Grades 6–8
931 students
| Measure | Dr. Sally K. Ride Elementary Germantown, Maryland | Hallie Wells Middle Clarksburg, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 40 Lower 50% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank | #480 of 879 | #43 of 225 |
| National rank | #31728 of 50,301 | #2909 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 428 | 931 |
| Enrollment | 428 | 931 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 62.4% | 18.5% |
| Students per teacher | 10.2 | 15.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 29% | 47% |
| city | Germantown | Clarksburg |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hallie Wells Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (72.1 vs 40.3).
- •Hallie Wells Middle does better on math proficiency (47% vs 29%).
- •Hallie Wells Middle does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 37%).
- •Hallie Wells Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (18.5% vs 62.4%).
- •Dr. Sally K. Ride Elementary does better on students per teacher (10.2 vs 15.0).
- •Hallie Wells Middle is the larger school with 931 students compared with 428.
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 Dr. Sally K. Ride Elementary better than Hallie Wells Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Hallie Wells Middle ranks higher (72.1 vs 40.3 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 Dr. Sally K. Ride Elementary and Hallie Wells Middle?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Germantown and Clarksburg in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dr. Sally K. Ride Elementary: 428. Hallie Wells Middle: 931. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dr. Sally K. Ride Elementary and Hallie Wells Middle rank in Maryland?
Dr. Sally K. Ride Elementary is 480th of 879 and Hallie Wells Middle is 43rd of 225 among elementary schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).