Friendship Valley Elementary vs Westminster East Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Maryland, United States, 3.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Friendship Valley Elementary
Westminster · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
518 students
Westminster East Middle
Westminster · Public middle · Grades 6–8
796 students
| Measure | Friendship Valley Elementary Westminster, Maryland | Westminster East Middle Westminster, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 65 Top 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| State rank | #219 of 879 | #69 of 225 |
| National rank | #15039 of 50,301 | #5149 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 518 | 796 |
| Enrollment | 518 | 796 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 30.3% | 38.1% |
| Students per teacher | 14.0 | 13.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 48% | 58% |
| Math proficiency | 58% | 40% |
| city | Westminster | Westminster |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Friendship Valley Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (64.6 vs 61.5).
- •Friendship Valley Elementary does better on math proficiency (58% vs 40%).
- •Westminster East Middle does better on reading proficiency (58% vs 48%).
- •Friendship Valley Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (30.3% vs 38.1%).
- •Westminster East Middle does better on students per teacher (13.5 vs 14.0).
- •Westminster East Middle is the larger school with 796 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 Friendship Valley Elementary better than Westminster East Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Friendship Valley Elementary ranks higher (64.6 vs 61.5 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 Friendship Valley Elementary and Westminster East Middle?
About 3.6 km in a straight line, between Westminster and Westminster in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Friendship Valley Elementary: 518. Westminster East Middle: 796. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Friendship Valley Elementary and Westminster East Middle rank in Maryland?
Friendship Valley Elementary is 219th of 879 and Westminster East Middle is 69th of 225 among elementary schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).