Garrett Heights Elementary/Middle vs West Side Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Maryland, United States, 192 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Garrett Heights Elementary/Middle
Baltimore · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
320 students
West Side Elementary
Cumberland · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
321 students
| Measure | Garrett Heights Elementary/Middle Baltimore, Maryland | West Side Elementary Cumberland, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 21 Lower 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #724 of 879 | #390 of 879 |
| National rank | #44086 of 50,301 | #27000 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 320 | 321 |
| Enrollment | 320 | 321 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 74.1% | 72.6% |
| Students per teacher | 12.3 | 11.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 12% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 7.5% | 42% |
| city | Baltimore | Cumberland |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •West Side Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (47.3 vs 21.2).
- •West Side Elementary does better on math proficiency (42% vs 7.5%).
- •West Side Elementary does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 12%).
- •West Side Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (72.6% vs 74.1%).
- •West Side Elementary does better on students per teacher (11.9 vs 12.3).
- •West Side Elementary is the larger school with 321 students compared with 320.
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 Garrett Heights Elementary/Middle better than West Side Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), West Side Elementary ranks higher (47.3 vs 21.2 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 Garrett Heights Elementary/Middle and West Side Elementary?
About 192 km in a straight line, between Baltimore and Cumberland in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Garrett Heights Elementary/Middle: 320. West Side Elementary: 321. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Garrett Heights Elementary/Middle and West Side Elementary rank in Maryland?
Garrett Heights Elementary/Middle is 724th of 879 and West Side Elementary is 390th of 879 among elementary schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).